Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Carolinas Bourbon & BBQ Trail (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices when using our mobile app and website.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

Account & Contact — name, email address (if you create an account or contact us).
Check-ins & Favorites — locations you mark as visited or saved.
Feedback — messages you send us, including ratings or comments.

Information collected automatically

Location — if you enable location services, we use your device location to find nearby trail spots. You can disable location in device settings at any time.
Usage & Diagnostics — app interactions, device type, operating system version, and crash logs for analytics and troubleshooting.

We do not collect sensitive personal information.

2. How We Use Information

Provide core features (maps, nearby search, check-ins, badges, favorites).
Improve performance, fix bugs, and analyze feature usage.
Send optional notifications and updates with your consent.
Protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

Service providers who support hosting, analytics, and email—bound by confidentiality and used only as instructed.
Legal when required to comply with law, enforce terms, or protect rights and safety.
Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Your Choices & Rights

Location: enable/disable in device settings; parts of the app may not work without it.
Notifications: manage in app or device settings.
Marketing emails: unsubscribe via the link in our emails.
Access/Deletion: contact us to request a copy of your data or deletion of your account.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above. Account data and check-ins are retained while your account remains active; we delete or de-identify data upon verified deletion requests or after inactivity when no longer needed.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. International Users

Our service is intended for users in the United States. If you access it from other regions, you consent to processing in the United States.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest changes. Material updates will be highlighted in-app or on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:

Carolinas Bourbon & BBQ Trail
Email: admin@carolinasbourbonbbqtrail.com

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