Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

International Parks ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at internationalparks.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect the following information:

• Email address (used for account authentication and communication)
• Username (publicly displayed with your reviews and comments)

When you use our platform, we may also collect:

• Park reviews and ratings you submit
• Comments you post on park pages
• Wishlist and saved park data
• Profile preferences and settings
• Tag votes and feature votes

How We Store Your Data

Your account data and user-generated content are stored securely using Supabase, a managed PostgreSQL database platform with encryption at rest and in transit. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Cookies

We use the following cookies:

• Authentication cookies — httpOnly session cookies that keep you logged in. These cookies cannot be accessed by client-side JavaScript and are essential for account functionality.
• Google Analytics cookies — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including page views, session duration, and general geographic region. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data and does not identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Display your reviews, ratings, and comments on the platform
• Improve our website and user experience through aggregated analytics
• Communicate with you about your account when necessary

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not engage in any form of data brokering. Your data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

• Public content — Reviews, ratings, comments, and your username are publicly visible on the platform as part of its community features.
• Service providers — We use Supabase for database hosting and Google Analytics for usage statistics. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies.
• Legal requirements — We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.

Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at internationalparksbusiness@gmail.com. Upon receiving your request, we will delete your account and personal data within 30 days. Note that publicly posted reviews and comments may be anonymized rather than deleted to preserve the integrity of community content.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Terms of Service

By accessing or using internationalparks.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must provide accurate information when creating an account and keep your account information up to date.

User-Generated Content

By submitting reviews, ratings, comments, or other content to the platform, you:

• Grant International Parks a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, distribute, and use your content on the platform.
• Affirm that your content is your own original work or that you have the right to submit it.
• Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights.

Content Guidelines

All user-generated content must adhere to the following guidelines. You may not post content that:

• Is abusive, harassing, threatening, or discriminatory
• Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material
• Is intentionally false or misleading
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others

Right to Remove Content

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or disable any user-generated content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to content that violates these Terms of Service or our content guidelines. We may also suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate these terms.

Intellectual Property

The International Parks website, including its design, logos, original content, and software, is the property of International Parks and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any park information, ratings, reviews, or other content on the platform. Trail conditions, park access, and safety information may change without notice — always verify details with official park authorities before visiting.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, International Parks and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the site. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of data, loss of profits, or personal injury resulting from reliance on information provided on the platform. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you have paid to use the service, if any.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at internationalparksbusiness@gmail.com.