PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: January 2026

Your privacy is important to Out & Across (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Thomas Coldwell. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit outandacross.com.

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information, including your name and email address, when you:

  • Leave a comment on a post or page
  • Subscribe to email updates or newsletters
  • Contact us directly

Email addresses provided when commenting are required but are never publicly displayed or shared.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Analyze traffic and usage trends
  • Respond to inquiries or communications
  • Send email updates you have opted into
  • Maintain website security and prevent fraud

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for these purposes.

COOKIES

Out & Across uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze performance, and support advertising.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some website features.

Rejecting cookies does not mean you will no longer see ads. You may still see non-personalized advertisements.

MEDIAVINE PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING (VER 1.1)

Out & Across works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first-party and third-party cookies.

A cookie is a small text file that is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.

First-party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting.

Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons, and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising.

Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first-party and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The help feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies, and how to clear your browser’s cache.

For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/

Without cookies, you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit the Website. In the event you opt out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements.

The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP Address
  • Operating System type
  • Operating System version
  • Device Type
  • Language of the website
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in hashed form)

Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements.

Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers, and apps.

This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website.

Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.

If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt in or opt out of this data collection, please visit:

You may also download the AppChoices app at:
https://youradchoices.com/appchoices/

For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects, and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit: https://www.mediavine.com/ad-partners/

AFFILIATE PROGRAMS & THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Out & Across participates in affiliate and third-party programs that may use cookies or tracking links.

Stay22

Stay22 provides interactive accommodation maps and booking tools. When you interact with Stay22 content, data may be collected in accordance with Stay22’s own privacy policy.

Skimlinks

Skimlinks automatically converts product links into affiliate links and tracks purchases for commission purposes. Skimlinks may collect data related to link interactions and purchases.

Amazon Associates

Out & Across is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon products.

Amazon and its partners may collect information through cookies or similar technologies when you click affiliate links.

ANALYTICS & EMAIL SERVICES

We may use trusted third-party services, including:

  • Google Analytics – website traffic analysis
  • Mailchimp – email subscriptions and newsletters
  • Akismet – spam protection

These services collect data according to their own privacy policies.

DATA SHARING

Out & Across does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Limited data may be shared with trusted partners only as required to operate the website or comply with legal obligations.

DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, users will be notified within 72 hours where required by law.

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent

Requests can be made by contacting thomas[at]outandacross[dot]com.

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION

Out & Across does not knowingly collect personal information from children and does not intentionally target content toward children.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current version.

CONTACT

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
thomas[at]outandacross[dot]com

TERMS OF USE

By accessing outandacross.com, you agree to these Terms of Use and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

USE LICENSE

Permission is granted for personal, non-commercial, temporary viewing only.

You may not:

  • Copy or modify materials
  • Use content for commercial purposes
  • Reverse engineer site software
  • Remove copyright notices
  • Republish or mirror content elsewhere

DISCLAIMER

All content on Out & Across is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

Outdoor activities involve inherent risk. Information on this website is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect current conditions.

You assume full responsibility for your safety, preparation, and decisions.

LIABILITY & SAFETY

Out & Across, its contributors, partners, advertisers, and affiliates are not responsible for accidents, injuries, rescues, losses, or damages resulting from the use of information on this website.

ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that all content is current, complete, or error-free. Content may change without notice.

COMMENTS

We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that are offensive, misleading, or non-constructive.

EXTERNAL LINKS & AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

This website contains affiliate and sponsored links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products and services we genuinely use or trust.

MODIFICATIONS

These Terms of Use may be updated at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

GOVERNING LAW

These terms are governed by the laws of Canada, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Canadian courts.

CONTACT

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to: thomas[at]outandacross[dot]com