Good instinct — a template copied verbatim between sites tends to have gaps that only show up when you actually get a complaint or a request. Since you own both sites and it’s the same underlying business type (affiliate content site), here’s an updated version that’s more accurate to what a site like this actually does, plus tighter on the specific rights modern users (especially California ones, since you’re both CA-based) actually invoke. I’m not a lawyer, so treat this as a strong draft to have reviewed, not a substitute for one — especially since you’re running ~30 sites and even a modest compliance gap compounds across the whole network.
Key changes from the tentcampingpro version, beyond the name/URL swap:
- Added an explicit affiliate disclosure section (this was missing entirely, and it’s genuinely necessary — you’re an Amazon Associate, and FTC disclosure requirements are separate from privacy law but commonly bundled here)
- Added a dedicated California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA) section with the specific rights (know, delete, correct, opt-out of sale/sharing, limit use of sensitive info, non-discrimination) since both your sites are CA businesses
- Clarified the cookie section to separate strictly necessary vs. consent-based cookies, which is the actual legal distinction that matters for GDPR/ePrivacy compliance rather than just listing categories
- Removed/flagged the “rewards program” language that was copied from tentcampingpro — worth confirming whether hikingbackpackpro actually has one, since referencing a feature that doesn’t exist is its own liability
- Added a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” mechanism reference, since CCPA requires this be offered somewhere reachable
- Tightened the children’s policy to explicitly reference COPPA by name
Privacy Policy — HikingBackpackPro.com
Last Updated: July 22, 2026
Introduction
This privacy policy (“Policy”) describes how HikingBackpackPro, based in California (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) processes, collects, uses, and shares personal data when you use this website https://hikingbackpackpro.com (the “Website”). Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Affiliate Disclosure
HikingBackpackPro.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We may also participate in other affiliate marketing programs. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may earn a commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click a link on our Website and make a purchase. This does not affect our editorial content or recommendations.
What Is Personal Data?
“Personal data” means any information which, either alone or in combination with other information we process, identifies you as an individual — for example, your name, postal address, email address, or telephone number.
Why Do We Need Your Personal Data?
We only process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws. Where we ask you to register, subscribe to a newsletter, or leave a comment, you provide this information voluntarily and consent to its use as described in this Policy. You may withdraw that consent at any time. If you do not agree to our use of your personal data as described here, please do not use the Website.
Collecting Your Personal Data
We collect information about you in the following ways:
Information You Give Us, including:
- personal data you provide if you subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list (name, email address);
- personal data contained in any comment or other content you submit to the Website;
- personal data you provide when you contact us or request support; and
- personal data you provide when you correspond with us by email or otherwise.
Information from Social Networking Websites. If our Website includes interfaces that let you connect with a social networking site (“SNS”), and you choose to connect, you authorize us to access and use the information you’ve agreed the SNS may share with us based on your SNS settings. You can revoke this access at any time through your SNS account settings.
Information Automatically Collected. When you visit the Website, we automatically log information including your device operating system, browser type, screen resolution, referring website, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and access times. We collect this using cookies and similar tracking technologies, described below.
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling. We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making. If we are ever required to do so by law, we will notify you and provide an opportunity to object.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What are cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device by a website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the Website to function — for example, remembering your cookie consent choices. These do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our cookie tool, though you may block them via your browser settings at the risk of the Website not functioning properly.
Cookies requiring your consent include the following categories, which you can accept or decline where our cookie banner or tool provides that option:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Functionality Cookies | Remember your preferences (such as display settings) so you don’t have to re-enter them on each visit. |
| Analytics and Performance Cookies | Collect aggregated, non-identifying information about site traffic and usage. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Learn more at https://developers.google.com/analytics/resources/concepts/gaConcepts and https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out via https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. |
| Advertising Cookies | Used by third-party ad networks (including Amazon Associates tracking and any display ad partners) to measure ad performance and, where applicable, personalize ads based on browsing behavior. You can manage preferences at http://www.youronlinechoices.com or via the National Advertising Initiative at https://optout.networkadvertising.org. |
| Social Media Cookies | Set when you use a social share button or engage with embedded social content; the relevant social network will record that activity. |
You can remove or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect Website functionality.
Advertising
We may use third-party companies to serve advertisements on the Website, including through affiliate networks and, where applicable, display ad partners. These companies may collect browsing information (such as click patterns, browser type, and pages visited) via their own tracking technologies to serve advertisements likely to be relevant to you. Their use of this information is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your personal data to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
- respond to your comments, questions, and support requests;
- send you newsletters or marketing communications, where you’ve consented — you may opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link in any such email;
- send non-marketing communications related to your account or interactions with us;
- comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and legal process;
- enforce this Policy and protect our rights, safety, and property, and that of others; and
- as otherwise described in “Sharing Your Personal Data” below.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
- third parties you’ve directed us to, where you’ve given consent;
- service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as email delivery, analytics, hosting, and payment processing (if applicable); and
- affiliate partners (such as Amazon), solely to the extent necessary to track and attribute qualifying purchases made through affiliate links — we do not share your name, email, or other directly identifying information with Amazon or other affiliate programs through this tracking.
Third-Party Links. The Website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon and other retailers. This Policy does not apply to those sites’ privacy practices. Review their policies before submitting any information.
User-Generated Content. If you submit a comment or other content to the Website, that content — and any personal data you include in it — may become publicly visible. Do not include personal data in public comments that you don’t want to be public.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we’ve collected, used, disclosed, or sold about you;
- Delete personal information we’ve collected from you, subject to certain exceptions;
- Correct inaccurate personal information;
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information — we do not sell personal information for money, but some cookie-based advertising may constitute “sharing” under CPRA; you may opt out via the cookie preferences tool or by contacting us directly;
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information, where applicable; and
- Non-discrimination — we will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a different level of service for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in “Contact Information” below. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.
International Data Transfer
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in a country other than the one in which you reside, where data protection laws may differ. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data remains protected consistent with this Policy.
Security
We use reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, contact us immediately.
Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us and we will delete it as soon as reasonably practicable.
Your Rights (GDPR, if applicable)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Amend or correct inaccurate personal data;
- Move (portability) your data to another provider;
- Erase your data in certain circumstances; and
- Opt out of direct marketing, automated decision-making, or international transfer of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us with (i) what personal data is concerned and (ii) which right you’d like to exercise. We will respond within one month.
Complaints
If you have a complaint about our handling of your personal data, contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days. If you’re unsatisfied with our response, you may contact your local data protection supervisory authority.
Contact Information
We welcome your questions or comments about this Policy. You may contact us through the contact page on this Website.