Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 9, 2025

At Adventure Scope, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.adventurescope.com, engage with our services, or interact with us through email, social media, or other channels. This policy applies to all users of our website, which is dedicated to providing travel inspiration, destination guides, and practical advice for adventurers worldwide.

Our office is located at:

Adventure Scope
123 Wanderlust Lane
Denver, CO 80202
United States
Email: privacy@adventurescope.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at privacy@adventurescope.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to enhance your experience on Adventure Scope and provide personalized travel content. The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information

Personal information is data that can identify you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Name: When you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, or contact us.
  • Email Address: For newsletter subscriptions, account creation, or inquiries.
  • Contact Information: Such as your address or phone number, if provided for specific services (e.g., contest entries or travel planning inquiries).
  • Payment Information: If you make purchases through our website (e.g., for premium content or merchandise), we collect payment details like credit card numbers, processed securely via third-party payment processors.
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or travel stories you submit to our website or social media platforms.

b. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:

  • Browsing Data: Information about your device, browser type, IP address, operating system, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user interactions and improve site functionality.
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated data about website usage, such as click patterns or popular articles, collected via tools like Google Analytics.
  • Location Data: General location information (e.g., city or country) based on your IP address to tailor content to your region.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party partners, such as:

  • Advertising Partners: Data about your interactions with ads displayed on our site through Mediavine or other ad networks.
  • Social Media Platforms: If you log in via social media accounts (e.g., Google or Facebook), we may receive basic profile information, such as your username or profile picture.
  • Affiliate Partners: Information about purchases or bookings made through affiliate links on our site.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms, subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us via email (privacy@adventurescope.com).
  • Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools when you browse our website.
  • From Third Parties: Via advertising networks, social media platforms, or affiliate partners, as described above.
  • User Interactions: When you engage with our content, such as clicking on links, sharing articles, or participating in contests.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide a seamless and personalized experience on Adventure Scope. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Deliver Content: Provide travel guides, tips, and recommendations tailored to your interests and location.
  • Improve Our Website: Analyze user behavior to enhance site performance, design, and content quality.
  • Communicate with You: Send newsletters, respond to inquiries, or notify you about updates, promotions, or travel-related offers.
  • Process Transactions: Handle payments for premium content, merchandise, or services securely through third-party processors.
  • Personalize Advertising: Work with Mediavine and other ad partners to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
  • Ensure Security: Protect our website from fraud, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities.
  • Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet requirements under applicable laws, such as GDPR or CCPA.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Adventure Scope uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect data about site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your interactions.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function, such as maintaining your session or enabling secure transactions.
  • Analytics Cookies: Track how users interact with our site to improve content and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Mediavine and other partners to deliver personalized ads based on your interests.
  • Preference Cookies: Store your settings, such as language preferences or newsletter subscriptions.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or by opting out via our cookie consent tool. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website. For more information, see our Cookie Policy (available at www.adventurescope.com/cookie-policy).

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers to operate our website, such as hosting services, payment processors, and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Advertising Partners: Mediavine and other ad networks may access non-personal data (e.g., browsing behavior) to serve targeted ads. Mediavine complies with privacy regulations and offers opt-out options (see Mediavine’s Privacy Policy at www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy).
  • Affiliate Partners: If you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may share limited data (e.g., transaction details) with partners to track commissions.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Adventure Scope, your information may be transferred to the new entity, with your privacy rights protected.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. These include:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request updates to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request the removal of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data.
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising or newsletter communications.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

For California Residents (CCPA):

  • You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
  • You can opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal data, but ad networks may use data for targeted advertising, considered a “sale” under CCPA).
  • To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@adventurescope.com.

For EU Residents (GDPR):

  • You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.
  • Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at privacy@adventurescope.com.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at privacy@adventurescope.com or write to us at 123 Wanderlust Lane, Denver, CO 80202, United States. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (typically 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

7. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it, including:

  • Encryption: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt data transmitted to and from our website.
  • Access Controls: Limiting access to your data to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Audits: Monitoring our systems for vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with privacy standards.

While we strive to protect your data, no online system is 100% secure. If we detect a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months (per Google Analytics settings).
  • Transaction data is retained for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting regulations.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Adventure Scope is based in the United States, and your information may be processed or stored in the USA or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws, such as GDPR’s Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites, such as affiliate partners, booking platforms, or social media. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.

11. Children’s Privacy

Adventure Scope is not intended for users under 13 years old (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians can contact us at privacy@adventurescope.com if they believe their child’s data has been collected.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Adventure Scope
Attn: Privacy Officer
123 Wanderlust Lane
Denver, CO 80202
United States
Email: privacy@adventurescope.com

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

14. Mediavine Programmatic Advertising

Adventure Scope partners with Mediavine to deliver advertisements on our website. Mediavine may collect and use non-personal data (e.g., IP address, browsing behavior) to serve personalized ads. Mediavine complies with privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA, and offers opt-out options for personalized advertising. For more details, visit Mediavine’s Privacy Policy at www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy.

Mediavine’s partners may also use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect data for ad personalization. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent tool or opt out via Mediavine’s opt-out portal.

15. Additional Information for California Residents

Under the CCPA, California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP address)
  • Commercial information (e.g., purchase history)
  • Internet activity (e.g., browsing behavior)
  • Geolocation data (e.g., approximate location based on IP)

We disclose these categories to service providers and ad partners (e.g., Mediavine) for business purposes, such as site operation and ad personalization. To opt out of the “sale” of your data (e.g., for targeted ads), contact us at privacy@adventurescope.com or use Mediavine’s opt-out tools.

16. Additional Information for EU Residents

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, personalized ads, or cookies.
  • Contract: To fulfill transactions or services you request.
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics, site improvement, and fraud prevention.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

You can withdraw consent or exercise your GDPR rights by contacting us at privacy@adventurescope.com.

Thank you for trusting Adventure Scope with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy while inspiring your next adventure. Let’s explore the world together, safely and responsibly!