Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Bugout Guide, we believe in transparency and respect for your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. We do not sell your personal data. Period.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you generate an escape plan, we collect your email to deliver your personalized plan.
• Location Information: City, zip code, or address you provide for plan generation (not stored permanently).
• Household Information: Number of people, special needs, and scenario preferences for plan customization.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we store your email and encrypted password.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve our Service.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type for compatibility.
• IP Address: Used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate geographic analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Generate and deliver your personalized escape plans
• Send your plan to your email address
• Improve our Service and user experience
• Prevent fraud and maintain security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. What We DO NOT Do

We make these commitments to you:

• We DO NOT sell your personal data to third parties
• We DO NOT share your email with marketing companies
• We DO NOT send spam or unsolicited marketing emails
• We DO NOT track you across other websites
• We DO NOT use your data for targeted advertising
• We DO NOT store sensitive data longer than necessary

4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Products

Our Service includes affiliate links to products on Amazon and other retailers. When you click these links:

• You will be redirected to the third-party website
• That website's privacy policy will apply
• We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases
• We do not receive your purchase details or payment information

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure, encrypted password storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal data

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

• Plan Data: Location and household details used for plan generation are not permanently stored after plan delivery.
• Email Addresses: Retained for account management and plan delivery. You can request deletion at any time.
• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request data removal.
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from any communications
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bugoutguide.com

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences
• Security and fraud prevention

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Our Service is operated in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@bugoutguide.com