Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Account Details: Name, email, password, and profile preferences.
• Contact Information: When you sign up for newsletters or contact us.
• Business Inquiries: Data you provide for grant applications, demo requests, or partnership forms.

B. Automatically Collected Data

• Device and Usage Data: Browser type, operating system, IP address, geolocation, access times, and pages viewed.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, authentication, and functionality.

C. App-Specific Data (if using our mobile apps)

• Location Data: If enabled, precise location and movement to support features like geofencing, alerts, and geo-caching.
• Activity Logs: Trail activity, geocache interactions, alerts, gear use, etc.
• Device Metadata: OS version, app version, crash logs (for improving performance).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our Services.
• Improve user experience, functionality, and safety features.
• Communicate updates, promotions, and support responses.
• Analyze trends and optimize system performance.
• Power features like geofence alerts, trail recommendations, and gear tracking.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your data.

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting (e.g. Firebase), analytics (e.g. Google Analytics), and payment processors.
• Partners: For geofencing-based brand campaigns, nonprofit engagement, or government collaborations—with your consent.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect rights, users, or infrastructure.

4. Your Privacy Choices

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from emails at any time.
• Access/Modify Data: Contact us to review or edit your data.
• Delete Account: Email support@cedarlume.com or use in-app deletion.
• Location Permissions: You can toggle location services in your device settings.

5. Data Retention & Security

• We retain personal data as long as your account is active or as needed for legal or operational purposes.
• Data is stored securely using modern encryption and access controls.
• While we implement strong safeguards, no system is 100% secure. You use the Services at your own risk.

6. Children's Privacy

Cedarlume does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or under 16 in certain regions). If we learn a child's data has been collected without proper consent, we will delete it.

7. International Users

If you are accessing the Services from outside the U.S., be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion.
• Object to certain processing activities.
• File a complaint with your local privacy authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@cedarlume.com

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes are made, we'll notify users via our website or email. Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, contact:

Cedarlume, LLC
Missoula, MT, USA
www.cedarlume.com