Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Welcome to RatedTerrain (https://ratedterrain.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Who we are

RatedTerrain is an outdoor adventure and gear review website that provides information on hiking, camping, trail running, overlanding, snowshoeing, swimming, fishing, and outdoor equipment.

Website address: https://ratedterrain.com
Contact email: makiani09@gmail.com

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Website URL (when commenting)
  • Any information you submit through contact forms

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source

This data helps us improve user experience and website performance.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible next to your comment.

Cookies

RatedTerrain uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Save comment information
  • Store login preferences
  • Track website analytics
  • Serve relevant advertisements

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These services may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Geographic location (approximate)

This data is used only to improve content quality and user experience.

Advertising & Third-Party Services

We may use third-party advertising partners such as Google AdSense to display advertisements.

These advertising partners may:

  • Use cookies
  • Use web beacons
  • Track browsing behavior
  • Deliver personalized ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

We do not control third-party cookies.

Affiliate Links

RatedTerrain participates in affiliate marketing programs.

Some links on this website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through those links — at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products that align with our content and audience interests.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, images, articles).

Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images.

Data Retention

  • Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.
  • Registered user information (if applicable) is stored in user profiles.
  • Users may request the deletion of personal data at any time.

Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

If you are located in the European Union or other regions with data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: makiani09@gmail.com

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

RatedTerrain does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised update date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: makiani09@gmail.com
Website: https://ratedterrain.com