Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06.04.2025

This Privacy Policy explains what information Outdoor Mystery collects when you visit outdoormystery.com, why we collect it, and what you can do about it. By using the site, you agree to what is described here.

Who we are

Outdoor Mystery is a hiking and outdoor blog run by Ryan Priest. If you have any questions about this policy or your information, email us at hello@outdoormystery.com.

What information we collect

Information you give us

You can read most of the site without giving us anything. You choose to share information when you:

  • Leave a comment. We collect the name, email address, and website you enter, along with your comment and the time you posted it.
  • Use the contact form. We collect your name, email address, and message so we can reply.
  • Sign up for the newsletter. We collect your email address so we can send you new posts and updates.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we collect some technical information on every visit. This can include your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, the site that sent you here, and the date and time of your visit. We use this to keep the site running, spot problems, and understand what content people find useful.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored in your browser. We and some of the services we use place cookies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in if you comment, measure traffic, and support affiliate links. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you do, some parts of the site may not work as expected.

Analytics

We use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to see how visitors use the site. These tools collect information like the pages you visit, how long you stay, and the general location tied to your IP address. This data is aggregated and helps us improve the content. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Some links on this site are Amazon affiliate links, shared through the Amazon Associates program. If you click one and buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The program uses cookies to track that a purchase came from our site. Buying through these links does not change the price you pay, and it never changes which products we recommend. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more.

The newsletter

If you subscribe, your email address is stored on our site so we can send you updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe option, and you can opt out at any time. You can also email hello@outdoormystery.com and ask us to remove you.

How we use your information

We use the information above to:

  • Publish and reply to comments.
  • Answer messages sent through the contact form.
  • Send the newsletter to people who ask for it.
  • Keep the site secure and working.
  • Understand which content is helpful and improve it.
  • Meet our legal obligations.

Who we share information with

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the service providers that help us run the site, and only as far as they need it. These include our web host, our email delivery service, our analytics provider, and affiliate or advertising partners. Each has its own privacy policy. We may also disclose information if the law requires it, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

The site links to other websites, including affiliate partners and sources we reference. Once you leave outdoormystery.com, this policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites, so read their policies before sharing information with them.

How long we keep your information

We keep comments and their information for as long as the comment stays on the site. We keep contact form messages long enough to handle your request and our records. We keep newsletter subscriptions until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is kept according to the settings of the tool that collects it.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access the information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or object to how we use it. To make a request, email hello@outdoormystery.com. We will respond as required by the laws that apply to you.

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom

Under the GDPR, you can request access to your data, correction, deletion, or a copy of it, and you can object to certain uses or withdraw consent. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

If you are in California

Under California law, you can request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, ask us to delete it, and know whether it has been shared. We do not sell personal information. You will not be treated differently for exercising these rights.

Children’s privacy

This site is meant for adults and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us information, email hello@outdoormystery.com and we will delete it.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold. No method of storing or sending data online is completely secure, so we cannot promise absolute security, but we work to keep your information safe.

International visitors

The site is operated from the United States. If you visit from another country, your information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those where you live.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top. Significant changes may also be noted on the site. Please check back now and then.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email hello@outdoormystery.com.