Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Wildland Atlas ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website https://www.wildlandatlas.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you use our website, including our interactive maps of beaches, forests, public lands, and other outdoor recreation areas.


Information We Collect

1. Log and Usage Data

When you visit Wildland Atlas, our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, time spent on the site, and pages viewed. This is standard practice for website operation and analytics.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience, analyze site usage, and deliver relevant advertising. Cookies may store anonymous information such as browser type, device, preferences, and session details.

3. Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

Wildland Atlas uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

4. Email Information

If you email us directly (e.g., [email protected]), we may store your message for the purpose of responding or improving the site. We do not sell or share email addresses.


Third-Party Services

Wildland Atlas may link to or embed content from third-party websites, including:

These third parties may collect their own usage data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We do not control how external services collect or use information.


Map and Geospatial Data Disclaimer

Maps displayed on Wildland Atlas are for informational and planning purposes only. Geographic features, boundaries, trails, public land status, recreation sites, and other datasets may be inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete. Users are responsible for verifying conditions on the ground and using proper navigation tools.


How We Use Information

We use anonymous and aggregated data to:

We do not sell personal information to third parties.


Your Choices

Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can disable personalized ads through Google's advertising settings:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Browser Controls

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may impact site functionality.


Children’s Privacy

Wildland Atlas does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe information has been collected from a child, please contact us immediately.


External Links

Wildland Atlas contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.


Security

We take reasonable measures to protect site data and prevent unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or site functionality. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.


Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for using Wildland Atlas.
We hope our maps help you explore the natural world with clarity and confidence.