Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information KnowOutdoor collects, why, how it is used and shared, and the choices you have. We keep data collection minimal.
Quick summary
This policy explains what KnowOutdoor collects, why we collect it, and what we do with it.
We run an editorial outdoor-activities site. We limit data collection to operating, measuring, protecting, and funding the site, and we do not sell your personal information.
- What we collect
- Minimal. Basic usage data, and anything you choose to send us.
- Why we collect it
- To run and improve the site, and to answer your messages.
- Do we sell your data
- No. We never sell your personal information.
Information we collect
We collect two kinds of information. The first is what you give us directly.
The second is what our systems record automatically when you visit.
You give us information when you contact us. If you email us or report a correction through /contact/, we receive the details you include.
That usually means your name, your email address, and the message itself. We only ask for what we need to reply to you.
We also collect some information automatically when you browse the site. This data is standard for almost any website, and we keep it limited.
It includes the following:
- Your device and browser type, such as whether you use a phone or a laptop.
- The pages you view and how long you spend on them.
- The page that referred you to us, such as a search engine or another site.
- An approximate location based on your IP address, usually at the country or region level.
We use Google Analytics 4 to gather this automatic data. Google may process device information, browser information, IP-derived location, page activity, and identifiers used by its services under Google's own terms and privacy policy.
We review site-level trends, and we do not use Analytics data to identify visitors by name.
How we use information
We use the information we collect for a short list of practical reasons. Each use has a defined purpose.
- To operate the site and keep pages loading correctly.
- To improve the site by fixing problems and refining how content is organized.
- To respond to your messages and correction reports.
- To understand which articles help readers, so we can write more of what works.
- To deliver and measure advertising if display ads are enabled.
- To maintain security and protect the site against abuse or fraud.
Our editorial standards sit alongside this policy. You can read how we research and write in our /editorial-policy/.
Affiliate links and advertising
Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and buy something, we may earn a commission from the partner at no extra cost to you.
This helps fund our writing.
When you click an affiliate link, the partner may collect information about that visit under its own privacy policy. We do not control how those partners handle your data.
If we enable display ads, we expect to use Google AdSense. Google and participating advertising partners may process information to select, deliver, limit, personalize, and measure ads. Non-personalized ads can still use limited information such as the current page, general location, and fraud-prevention signals.
We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any store or brand you buy from. We explain how affiliate relationships affect our recommendations in our /editorial-policy/ and our /disclaimer/.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as we need it.
We hold on to messages you send us for as long as it takes to answer you and keep a reasonable record of the conversation.
Google Analytics retains measurement data according to the retention settings in our Analytics property and Google's policies. Advertising providers may retain data according to their own policies when advertising is enabled.
When we no longer need personal information, we delete it or remove the details that identify you.
Your choices and rights
You have choices about the information connected to you. Depending on where you live, you may also have specific legal rights.
We aim to honor these requests for everyone, regardless of location.
- You can ask what personal information we hold about you.
- You can ask us to correct information that is wrong.
- You can ask us to delete the messages and personal information you have sent us.
- You can reject or manage optional cookies through the consent message where it is shown.
- You can limit Analytics and advertising cookies through your browser settings.
- You can manage how Google uses information for ads through Google's advertising settings.
To make any of these requests, email us at [email protected] or use the form at /contact/. We may need to confirm your identity before we act, so that we do not share data with the wrong person.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold. We limit who can access it, and we work with reputable service providers.
Still, no website or method of transmission over the internet is perfectly secure.
We cannot promise absolute security, and you share information with us knowing that some risk always remains. If we ever learn of a breach that affects you, we will act to address it.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please email us at [email protected] and we will delete it.
Parents and guardians are welcome to contact us with any concern about a child's data.
International visitors
We operate this site from the United States.
If you visit from another country, your information will be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those where you live.
By using the site, you understand that your information may be handled in the United States under this policy.
Changes to this policy and how to contact us
We may update this policy from time to time. When we make a meaningful change, we will update the date on this page.
Significant changes may also be noted elsewhere on the site. Please check back now and then so you know how we handle your information.
If you have any question about this policy or your data, we want to hear from you.
Email us at [email protected] or reach us through /contact/. For the rules that govern use of the site, see our /terms/.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · This is a development fixture; have counsel review before launch.