Last updated: October 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with Granola Trails at www.granola-trails.com.
Granola Trails is a personal, non-commercial project created out of passion for trails, food, and slow adventures. We take your privacy seriously and only collect the minimum data needed to make this website work properly and improve your experience.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
“We”, “us”, “our” — refer to Granola Trails.
“You” — refers to any visitor or user of this website.
“Website” — refers to www.granola-trails.com.
“Personal data” — means any information that can identify you as an individual.
“Cookies” — are small text files stored on your device to help the site function properly.
We may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
Your email address (if you contact us directly or subscribe to updates)
Your name (if you submit a trail, comment, or donation message)
We do not collect sensitive personal data, and we never sell or share your information.
When you visit our website, some data is collected automatically to understand how people use the site.
This may include:
Your device’s IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited, time spent, and general interaction data
This information is anonymous and used only for analytics purposes (e.g., via Google Analytics).
Granola Trails uses simple cookies to ensure smooth site operation and to measure anonymous traffic.
We use:
Essential cookies – required for basic functionality (e.g. page navigation)
Analytics cookies – help us understand which pages are most visited
You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly.
We may use your information to:
Maintain and improve the website’s performance and content
Respond to your messages or inquiries
Understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
Manage donations and affiliate links transparently
We never use your information for advertising or profiling.
Your information is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes mentioned above.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, but please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
We may share minimal data only in these situations:
With service providers (e.g. web hosting, analytics tools) who help us maintain the site
If required by law or to protect our rights
We never sell, rent, or trade your information.
Granola Trails contains links to external websites (trail races, GPX downloads, affiliate gear links, etc.).
We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies. Please read the privacy policies of those sites separately.
When you support Granola Trails through Buy Me a Coffee or similar donation links, your payment is processed by that external service.
We do not store or have access to your credit card details.
Some pages may include affiliate links to outdoor gear or race partners — if you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Granola Trails is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for processing
Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@granola-trails.com
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect small improvements or legal updates.
All changes will be published on this page with an updated “last updated” date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or anything related to privacy, reach out anytime:
No schedule, no spam. Just a note when something is worth sharing — a new story, a route, a meal that deserved more than an Instagram caption.
Granola Trails is a small passion project — made with time, heart, and too many cups of coffee.
It’s not backed by sponsors, brands, or ads — just us, doing our best to keep it warm and real.
If you enjoy what we’re building, you can support the project — even a small contribution helps cover hosting, coffee, and cat treats along the way.
Thank you, sincerely —
Miha, Zala – the Granola Trails crew 🏔️
Granola Trails is a passion project made out of love for the outdoors, food & life in general.
Website made by: Me – Miha! The Granola Trails guy :)
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