Privacy
Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

OutdoorCaptain takes your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is handled. We collect only what is strictly necessary to provide our services.

The data controller responsible for this website is:

What Data We Collect

OutdoorCaptain does not automatically collect any personally identifiable information (PII) that is not required to fulfil our services.

Website Visits

When you visit our website, your IP address is recorded by our web server as part of standard server logs. IP addresses are automatically deleted after 30 days. No other personal data is collected during a standard website visit.

Contact Enquiries

If you contact us by email, we will receive and store the information you provide — including your email address and any message content — solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. We do not share this information with third parties.

Mobile Application

The OutdoorCaptain mobile application collects your GPS location data for the purpose of providing navigation services. Location data is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. GPX tracks recorded within the app remain on your device and are not uploaded to any cloud service.

How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only for the following purposes:

• Operating and improving the OutdoorCaptain website and application
• Responding to contact and sales enquiries
• Fulfilling orders for elevation data products
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies & Tracking

This website does not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics services. No cookie consent banner is required because no cookies are set beyond what is technically necessary for the website to function.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure — You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no legitimate reason for us to retain it.
• Right to restrict processing — You may request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability — You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object — You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@outdoorcaptain.org. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Germany, the relevant authority is the Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz in your state of residence.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or application after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

For questions about this policy, contact us at info@outdoorcaptain.org.