Effective Date: 3/1/2026
Website: https://hikes.catskill3500club.org
1. Overview
This website is operated by the Catskill 3500 Club (“Club,” “we,” “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it to operate our hike registration system.
This site is used only for account management and hike registration. We do not sell data or conduct marketing.
Contact: webmaster@catskill3500club.org
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Account login credentials
- Hike registration history
Automatically Collected Information
When you use the site, we automatically collect limited technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Log data (login timestamps, actions taken)
Analytics
We use PostHog to collect usage analytics to:
- Diagnose errors
- Improve site functionality
- Monitor performance and abuse
PostHog may use cookies or similar technologies to collect anonymized or pseudonymous usage data.
We do not use analytics for advertising.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information only to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Facilitate hike registrations
- Communicate about scheduled hikes
- Prevent abuse of the system
- Maintain security and system integrity
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share limited information:
- With hike leaders (participant lists)
- With service providers that host or support the website
- If required by law
5. Data Retention
We retain account information while your account remains active.
You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.
Certain records may be retained as required for operational or legal purposes.
6. Security
We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards.
However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to your account data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account
Contact: webmaster@catskill3500club.org
8. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.