Effective Date: September 10, 2025
At JCVwalks.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily submit it via our contact form. This may include your name and your email address.
We may also collect your IP address when you interact with certain features on our site, such as rating a walk. This information is used solely for spam prevention, technical diagnostics, or to ensure fair use of the rating system. We do not use it to identify individual users.
We do not use cookies or analytics tools to track visitors at this time. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to respond to your inquiries. IP addresses are used only for technical and security purposes and are not linked to any personally identifiable information unless required by law. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data based on your consent when you submit the contact form.
Your Rights (EU Visitors)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at jcvwalks@gmail.com.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses embedded Google Maps to provide location context for walking routes. Google may collect data through cookies or other tracking technologies when you interact with these maps. For more information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Photo Credits and Attribution
We use images sourced from Creative Commons and other freely licensed platforms. All photos are attributed according to their license requirements. If you believe an image has been misattributed or used in error, please contact us.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by JCVwalks.com. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Cookies
JCVwalks.com does not currently use cookies or tracking technologies. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and, if required, provide a cookie consent banner in accordance with applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain submitted contact form data for up to 12 months unless you request its deletion sooner.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including secure email handling and limited access.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at jcvwalks@gmail.com.
