Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The Kilted Hiker (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://thekiltedhiker.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and responsible way.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our website.

Information We Collect

When you visit The Kilted Hiker, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• Web browser type

• IP address

• Time zone

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

• Pages or products viewed

• Referring websites or search terms

• Interactions with the site

This information is referred to as Device Information and is used to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance and security.

When you make a purchase, create an account, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us, we may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Shipping address

• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

• Account or membership details

Why We Process Your Data

We process personal data only for legitimate business purposes, including to:

• Fulfill orders and process payments

• Ship products and provide order updates

• Provide access to member-only content or services

• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Detect fraud, abuse, or security issues

We collect and process only the information reasonably necessary to operate our website and services.

Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted third-party providers to operate our business, including but not limited to:

• Payment processors

• Print-on-demand fulfillment partners

• Website hosting and analytics services

• Membership and email communication platforms

These third parties receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are required to safeguard your data.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. Some cookies are required for the site to function properly, while others help us understand usage patterns.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function correctly as a result.

Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to be informed

• The right of access

• The right to rectification

• The right to erasure

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to data portability

• The right to object

• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Please note that your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to the United States and Canada, in order to operate our services.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you leave our site.

Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect our rights or property

• Protect the safety of users or others

• Investigate fraud or security issues

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, you may contact us at:

Email: jameson@thekiltedhiker.com