Effective Date: July 2026
Our philosophy: We believe your privacy is important. We collect only the information needed to operate this website and community, and we do not sell your personal information.
The Allagash Waterway website (“the Site”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Who We Are
The Allagash Waterway website is an independent resource dedicated to helping visitors enjoy and protect the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. The Site provides information about campsites, maps, trip planning, and a community forum where visitors can share experiences and ask questions.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect:
- Your name and email address when you register for an account.
- Information you choose to include in your profile.
- Forum posts, replies, comments, campsite reviews, and photographs you upload.
- Technical information automatically collected by WordPress and our hosting provider, such as your IP address, browser type, and cookies used to operate the Site.
Social Login
You may choose to sign in using supported third-party services such as Google and other providers that may be added in the future.
When you use social login, we receive only the information necessary to create and manage your account, which may include your name, email address, and profile picture (if provided by the service). We never receive your password for your Google or other social media account.
How We Use Your Information
- Create and manage your account.
- Allow you to participate in the community forum.
- Respond to questions or support requests.
- Improve the content and functionality of the website.
- Help maintain a safe and welcoming community.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Public Content
Forum posts, replies, campsite reports, trip information, and photographs that you choose to submit may be visible to other visitors and may appear in search engine results. Please post only information that you are comfortable sharing publicly.
Media
If you upload photographs, please be aware that images may contain embedded metadata such as GPS location information. If you do not wish to share this information, remove it before uploading your images.
Cookies
The Site uses cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, provide essential website functionality, and improve your experience. Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Some pages may include embedded content such as maps, videos, or images from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves the same as if you had visited those websites directly and may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information is shared only as necessary to operate the website, including with our hosting provider, spam protection services, and optional social login providers.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Your account information is retained while your account is active. Forum posts may remain after an account has been deleted in order to preserve the continuity and usefulness of community discussions. Personal identifying information will be removed where practical.
Your Rights
You may request access to the personal information associated with your account, request corrections, or request that your account be deleted by contacting us.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Forum posts and comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to help protect the community.
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect the information stored on this website. However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the website evolves. The latest version will always be posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request deletion of your account or personal information, please contact:
Andrew Chalnick
[email protected]