Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: Jan 2, 2026
Take a Hike Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.takeahikecompany.ca (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information
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Personal information is information that can identify you as an individual. We may collect personal information when you:
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Subscribe to a newsletter
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Contact us via a form or email
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Interact with certain features of the Site
This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Any information you voluntarily provide
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-identifying information, including:
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referring websites
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Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
This information helps us understand how visitors use the Site and improve our content.
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and understand how our Site is used.
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Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and gather analytics data.
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Third-Party Services We Use
We use the following third-party tools, which may place cookies on your device:
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Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic and usage patterns
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Pinterest Tag – to measure content performance and advertising effectiveness
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Affiliate Networks, including:
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FlexOffers
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Admitad
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These third parties may collect information about your interaction with the Site according to their own privacy policies.
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You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this Site are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links help support the operation of Take a Hike Company and allow us to continue creating content and testing products. We only recommend products we genuinely use or believe may be helpful to our audience.
Affiliate programs we participate in include, but are not limited to:
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Amazon
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FlexOffers
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Admitad
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Operate and maintain the Site
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Improve content and user experience
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Understand audience interests and trends
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Respond to inquiries or messages
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Track affiliate link performance
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
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5. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
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With service providers that assist in operating the Site
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With affiliate and analytics partners as described above
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When required by law or legal process
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To protect our rights, safety, or property
All third-party providers are required to handle data responsibly and according to their own privacy policies.
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6. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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7. Your Rights (Canada – PIPEDA)
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Withdraw consent for data collection (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
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8. Children’s Information
This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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9. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their policies separately.
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10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
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11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
Take a Hike Company
Email: takeahikemarketing@gmail.com
