Last updated: July 13, 2026
Wilderness Experts respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, why, and the choices you have. In plain terms: we collect very little, we don’t sell your data, and we only use your details to run the site and reply to you.
Who we are
Wilderness Experts (“we,” “us,” “our”) publishes wilderness skills, safety guidance, and gear reviews at wildernessexperts.com. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, get in touch through our contact page.
Information we collect
Information you give us
When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send, so we can read and reply to it. We don’t require any other personal information to use the site.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting and analytics tools automatically record standard technical information when you visit — such as your browser type, device, approximate location, referring page, and the pages you view. This is used in aggregate to understand what content is useful and to keep the site running well.
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the site work and to measure traffic. Specifically:
- Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use the site (which articles are read, how people arrive) so we can improve our content. It sets cookies and processes data under Google’s Privacy Policy.
We do not run third-party advertising on this site. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking cookies won’t stop you reading our articles, though some features may behave differently.
Affiliate links
Wilderness Experts is reader-supported. Some links on our site — including links to products on Amazon — are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click one and buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never change what we recommend or what we say about a product. When you follow an affiliate link, the destination retailer (for example, Amazon) collects and processes your information under its own privacy policy.
How we use your information
- To respond to messages you send us.
- To operate, maintain, and secure the website.
- To understand which content is helpful and improve what we publish.
We do not sell your personal information, and we don’t send marketing email unless you have specifically asked us to.
How your information is shared
We share information only with the service providers that help us run the site — such as our web host, our email provider (which delivers contact-form messages), and Google Analytics — and only as needed for those services to function. We may also disclose information if required by law. We never sell or rent your personal data.
Data retention
Contact-form messages are kept in our email only as long as needed to handle your request and for our records, then deleted. Aggregate analytics data is retained according to the analytics provider’s standard retention settings.
Security
The site is served over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection, and contact-form submissions are transmitted over a secure, authenticated mail connection. No method of transmission over the internet is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.
Your choices and rights
You can ask us what personal information we hold about you, request a copy, or ask us to correct or delete it — just send us a message through our contact page. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA; we honour those rights where they apply. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Children’s privacy
Our site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other sites
Our articles and reviews link to other websites (retailers, references, and resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “last updated” date above. Significant changes will be reflected on this page.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your data? Use our contact form and we’ll get back to you.