Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
1. Introduction
Rockhounding.org ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, display name, password (hashed)
- Profile Information: Optional profile details you choose to share
- Content: Locations, comments, photos, logbook entries, and other content you submit
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card information)
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Location Data: General location information (if you enable location services)
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and manage your account
- Send you service-related communications
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our website
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Content you mark as public (locations, comments, logbook entries) is visible to all users
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Update or correct your account information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of certain communications
- Control the visibility of your content (public vs. private)
To exercise these rights, please contact us or use the account settings in your profile.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe's privacy policy)
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (see Google's privacy policy)
- Google OAuth: Authentication (see Google's privacy policy)
- Map Services: Map tiles and geocoding services
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.