Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

On Trail Deals

Big Adventures. Bigger Deals.

Effective Date: October 21, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to On Trail Deals!

At On Trail Deals ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, interact with our content, subscribe to our communications, or click links to third-party retailers.

On Trail Deals is an outdoor gear deals and affiliate marketing website dedicated to helping outdoor enthusiasts discover savings on hiking, camping, backpacking, trail running, outdoor clothing, and adventure essentials.

By using our website, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website and which services are enabled, we may collect the following types of information.

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact information

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Newsletter subscription preferences

  • Messages or inquiries sent to us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our website platform and service providers may collect information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Referring websites

  • Website interactions

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We may also receive limited information about purchases or other actions attributed to our affiliate links from participating affiliate networks.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website

  • Share outdoor gear deals, discounts, and promotions

  • Respond to questions and customer inquiries

  • Send newsletters and promotional emails when you subscribe

  • Understand website traffic and visitor interests

  • Measure the performance of affiliate links and advertising

  • Detect fraud, prevent misuse, and maintain website security

  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to our website operations without an appropriate legal basis.

4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Retailers

On Trail Deals participates, or may participate, in affiliate marketing programs operated by retailers and affiliate networks, including Rakuten Advertising, Impact, CJ Affiliate, and AvantLink.

Some links on our website are affiliate links.

When you click an affiliate link, you may be redirected to a third-party retailer. The retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or other tracking technologies to recognize referrals and attribute qualifying purchases.

We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

On Trail Deals does not control the privacy practices of third-party retailers or affiliate networks.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or completing a purchase.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Support website functionality

  • Remember visitor preferences

  • Analyze website performance

  • Understand how visitors interact with our content

  • Measure advertising and affiliate referrals

  • Improve the overall browsing experience

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services, including Shopify, analytics providers, and affiliate networks.

Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before using nonessential cookies.

You may be able to manage cookie preferences through our website's privacy controls or your browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or affiliate tracking.

6. Email Marketing and Newsletters

If you subscribe to On Trail Deals updates, we may use your email address to send:

  • New outdoor gear deals

  • Special promotions

  • Website announcements

  • Product recommendations

  • Outdoor adventure content

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those messages.

We do not require newsletter subscriptions to browse our website.

7. How We Share Information

We may share personal information with service providers and business partners when reasonably necessary to operate our website.

These may include:

  • Shopify: Website hosting, store functionality, and related services

  • Affiliate networks: Referral tracking and commission attribution

  • Analytics providers: Website traffic and performance measurement

  • Email service providers: Newsletter management and communication

  • Security and technical providers: Website protection and maintenance

  • Legal authorities: When required by applicable law or valid legal process

We do not sell personal information for money.

Certain advertising, analytics, or affiliate-tracking activities may be considered a "sale," "sharing," or targeted advertising under applicable privacy laws, even when no money is exchanged for personal information. Where required, we provide applicable privacy choices.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Our website is hosted using Shopify's infrastructure, which provides security features for supported store operations.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including operating our website, providing requested communications, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the service provider involved, and applicable legal requirements.

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or deidentify it, subject to applicable legal obligations.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain personal information

  • Opt out of certain targeted advertising or data-sharing activities

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Request information about how your personal data is used

These rights are subject to applicable laws and exceptions.

To exercise applicable rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below or use any available privacy controls on our website.

We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

On Trail Deals is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact us using the information below.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including outdoor equipment retailers, manufacturers, and affiliate partners.

Once you leave On Trail Deals, the privacy practices and terms of the destination website apply.

We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any websites they visit.

13. International Visitors

Our website may be accessible to visitors outside the United States.

Depending on your location, additional privacy protections or legal requirements may apply.

Where applicable, we will provide required information about international data transfers and the legal basis for processing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business operations, website functionality, affiliate partnerships, or legal requirements.

When changes are made, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how your personal information is handled, or wish to exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact us.

On Trail Deals

Website: [Insert your official website URL]

Email: [Insert your business contact email]

Business mailing address: [Insert applicable business mailing address]

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries promptly.


Thank you for visiting On Trail Deals!

We're passionate about helping outdoor enthusiasts discover great gear, incredible savings, and unforgettable adventures while respecting their privacy.

ON TRAIL DEALS

Big Adventures. Bigger Deals.