Privacy Policy

Who we are

outdoor.cards is a personal project operated by an individual based in the Netherlands. This website provides a curated discovery platform for outdoor destinations, national parks, hotspots, creators, routes, books and films worldwide.

Contact: Use the feedback form available in the site settings.

What data we collect

If you choose to activate the Vault (our personal notebook and favorites system), we store your email address and any notes or saved cards you create. This data is stored securely in our database and is never sold or shared with third parties.

We use Vercel Web Analytics to measure page views and site performance. This service is privacy-friendly, does not use cookies, and collects aggregated and anonymized usage data.

Your rights (GDPR)

If you are based in the European Union, you have the right to access, correct or delete any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us directly. We will respond within 30 days.

Third party services

We use the following third party services:

• Google Maps — embedded maps for location display. Google's privacy policy applies.
• Vercel — hosting and analytics. No personal data is collected.
• Supabase — secure database for Vault user data.

Image Sources & Credits

Images displayed on outdoor.cards are sourced from the following open and licensed platforms. We do not store or host these images ourselves — they are loaded directly from the respective providers.

• Wikimedia Commons — Free media repository. We only use images shared under CC0 or Public Domain licenses. commons.wikimedia.org
• Flickr — Images sourced via public feeds. We only use photos shared under Creative Commons licenses. Photos remain the property of their respective creators. flickr.com
• National Park Service (NPS) — Official photography from US National Parks. All NPS images are in the public domain. nps.gov
• Unsplash — High-resolution photography under the Unsplash License (free for commercial and non-commercial use). unsplash.com
• Pexels — High-quality stock photography shared under the Pexels License (free for commercial and non-commercial use). pexels.com

If you are a rights holder and believe an image is being used incorrectly, please contact us directly via the feedback form in the site settings and we will address your request promptly.

Affiliate Disclosure

outdoor.cards currently does not use or contain any active affiliate links or partnerships. All recommendations, books, and resources are provided purely for informational and inspirational purposes.

In the future, we may participate in affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates or bol.com) to help cover the server and hosting costs of this platform, allowing us to earn a small commission on purchases made through our curated links at no additional cost to you.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.