1. Introduction
Camping in the USA ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by MKC Enterprises LLC, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit campingintheusa.com.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any of its terms, please discontinue use of our website.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Account registration: Email address and password when you create an account
- Campsite submissions: Campsite names, descriptions, coordinates, and photos you submit
- Contact forms: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
Information Collected Automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device information: Device type, operating system, and browser version
- Cookies: Session cookies and preference cookies (see Section 6)
- Location data: General geographic location derived from IP address, or precise location if you grant permission for the "near me" feature
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our free camping directory service
- To allow you to save and access your favorite campsites
- To process campsite submissions and notify you of their status
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To analyze usage patterns and improve site functionality
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and partner networks
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Supabase: Our database provider, used to store account and campsite data securely
- Google: For analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense)
- Advertising partners: Advertica and similar networks that display ads on our site
- Law enforcement: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense and other advertising networks to display ads. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your browsing history across the web. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
6. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for authentication and site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising cookies: Used by our ad partners to serve relevant ads
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure database access controls via Supabase Row Level Security (RLS), and password hashing. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Data portability where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us through our website contact form.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete that information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form on our website. We are operated by MKC Enterprises LLC.