Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 21 September 2025

Introduction

TreeTopHunter (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at treetophunter.com (the “Site”) or interact with our services.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
  • Communication Content: Messages, questions, or feedback you send through our contact forms
  • Survey Responses: Information you provide when participating in surveys or polls

Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our Site, including pages viewed and time spent
  • Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Content Delivery: Provide and maintain our hunting gear reviews and guides
  • Communication: Respond to your inquiries and send newsletters (with your consent)
  • Site Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our content and user experience
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by affiliate partners to track referrals and commissions
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Our Site may contain third-party cookies from:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Amazon Associates: Affiliate program tracking
  • Social Media Platforms: Social sharing functionality
  • Other Affiliate Partners: Commission tracking for various retailers

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit Site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Device and browser information
  • Traffic sources and referral sites

For more information about Google Analytics privacy practices, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

Amazon Associates Program

As participants in the Amazon Associates Program, we use Amazon’s tracking cookies to:

  • Track affiliate referrals and commissions
  • Provide personalized product recommendations
  • Ensure proper attribution for purchases

Email Marketing Services

If we use email marketing services (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.), your email address and subscription preferences are managed according to their privacy policies.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our Site, including:

  • Web hosting services
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Analytics services
  • Security monitoring services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Ensure user safety and security
  • Investigate potential violations of our terms

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention schedule.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights

  • Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

Communication Preferences

  • Email Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link
  • Contact Preferences: Update how we communicate with you

Cookie Control

  • Browser Settings: Manage cookie preferences through your browser
  • Opt-Out Tools: Use third-party opt-out tools for advertising cookies

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

International Users

Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Categories of personal information collected and how it’s used
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Lawful Basis: We process your information based on legitimate interests or consent
  • Data Subject Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and portability
  • Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Data Protection Officer: Contact us with privacy-related concerns

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the “Last Updated” date
  • Notify users of significant changes via email or Site notice

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@treetophunter.com

Compliance and Monitoring

We regularly review our privacy practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and this Privacy Policy. If you believe we have not adhered to this policy, please contact us immediately.