Exploring Alabama ("EA") maintains this Website ("exploringalabama.org") and all sub domains as a service to its visitors ("Users", "You"). The Privacy Policy set forth below governs your use of this website, and by using the website you agree to be bound by them. Therefore, please read the Privacy Policy carefully before you use this website. If you do not agree with our Privacy Policy, please do not use this website.
Notification of Changes to this Policy
EA is continually improving and adding new functionality and features to this Website and improving and adding to its existing services and programs. Because of these ongoing changes, our policies will change. If and when these changes occur, EA will post the changes on this Website to notify you of the changes.
Data Accuracy / Activities
Users should verify all data without outside resources prior to usage. EA can not be held liable for any information relating to park, trail, climbing or camping data ("Activities") presented on the site. Content is provided informational purposes only. Due to the changing nature of these Activities, Users should use caution before engaging in any Activity related and/or presented on this site. If You find incorrect or outdated information, please let EA know and they data will be verified and updated. Some activities presented on this site could be dangerous. Users must use their own judgement prior to engaging in these activities. EA can not be held liable for any incidents, accidents, loss time, or other injuries related to or while participating in Activities presented on this Site.
Anonymous Data Collected
In addition to the information you provide when using the Website, EA uses technology to collect anonymous information about the use of our Website. EA incorporates technology to track visitor counts to our Website, the date and time of their visit, the length of the visit, and which pages they view. EA also incorporates technology to determine which browsers site visitors utilize and the address from which they accessed our site.
Information collected can not personally identify you. EA compiles these statistics about our visitors and their use of our site to improve the content and functionality, to better understand the interests of our visitors, and to improve our programs and services.
Use of Personal Information
The only personal data EA collects through the Website is the information you give provide through the use of our site. This includes, for example, the information you provide when you register, initiate a subscription or other service or when you send us your comments and/or requests from the contact center.
EA strictly uses the information you provide for the purposes for which it was originally collected, for example, to respond to your e-mail or provide the services you requested. Additionally, EA uses this information to help improve content and functionality of our Website, to better understand the needs and interests of our site visitors and to improve our service offerings.
EA does not share personal data collected with any third-party solicitors or services. The only exception includes limited circumstances in which EA should be forced to comply with legal requirement, for the administration of justice, to protect your vital interests, to protect the security or integrity of our databases or this Web site, and to take precautions against legal liability.
External Use of Site Images
EA strictly prohibits the use of or linking to of images appearing on our Website without the expressed written consent of EA and the EA web team. If external usage of site graphic(s) is identified, the appropriate parties will be notified and asked to remove the graphic(s). If at which time, the graphic(s) are not removed within 30 days, legal assistance will be contacted.
Feedback and Online Surveys
Feedback provided through the EA Contact link requires a First and Last Name and Email address. This information is used for the sole purpose of supporting your question. Your information will be shared internally with the appropriate parties. We do not support anonymous feedback. Online surveys should be complete at your discretion. All online services are anonymous and your name or email will never be collected or attached to the survey data.
Cookies
In order to collect the anonymous data described in Anonymous Data Collected and for the purpose of delivering relevant contact the site, EA may use temporary "cookies. Cookies by themselves cannot be used to discover the identity of the user. A cookie is a small piece of information which is sent to your browser and stored on your computer's hard drive. Cookies do not damage your computer. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie. This enables you to decide if you want to accept it or not. At the present time, EA only utilizes session cookies. These cookies expire when the browser window is closed. Any user may block or delete EA cookies from his or her hard drive at any time. However, by disabling cookies, certain site features and functionality may no longer work.
Geolocation
EA uses geolocation services to provide accurate mapping data and to identify your location. By using the Site you consent to use of the use of your public IP address in determining your location and localizing map data.
Communication and Subscriptions
EA also uses third-party sites Facebook.com and Twitter.com ("Third Party") to deliver content. Subscriptions to these services are in no way related to EA. When using Third Party sites, you should be aware of their terms of service and Privacy Policies. EA use of these services is not an endorsement of their products.
Links to Other Sites
This Website contains links to other web sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policy may differ from ours. EA can in no way be held responsible for the content contained within another site.
Minors
EA does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under thirteen, please do not give EA any personal data. It is your responsibility as a user to ensure you keep your information provide and abide by the rules stated within this terms of service.
Governing Law
This privacy policy forms part of our Web site Terms and Conditions and as such shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama.
Questions About Our Privacy Policy
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or concerns about the use of personal data, please contact Exploring Alabama.