Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 20, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Alpine Ascents International (“Alpine Ascents,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, booking inquiries, travel forms, and related services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide Directly
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Request expedition information
- Register for a climb or trekking program
- Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
- Make payments or booking requests
- Communicate with our team by email, phone, or online forms
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Emergency contact information
- Travel preferences
- Passport-related travel details
- Medical or health-related information relevant to expedition participation
- Payment or billing information
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may automatically be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
- Geographic region
- Interactions with advertisements and website content
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Advertising and analytics providers
- Social media platforms
- Payment processors
- Booking or travel partners
- Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Provide expedition and travel services
- Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
- Process bookings and payments
- Communicate important trip updates
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Deliver advertising and remarketing campaigns
- Prevent fraud and protect website security
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve user experience and marketing effectiveness.
These technologies may include:
- Essential cookies required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies used to understand site performance
- Advertising and remarketing cookies
- Conversion tracking technologies
We may use services such as:
- Google Analytics / GA4
- Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram) Pixel
- Microsoft Advertising
- YouTube embeds
- Other advertising and analytics providers
These providers may collect information about your browsing activity across websites and devices.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or through applicable cookie consent tools displayed on the site.
Advertising and Remarketing
We may use remarketing and audience-building features through advertising platforms such as Google and Meta. These technologies may allow us to display advertisements to users who previously visited our website.
In some cases, limited customer information may be securely hashed and shared with advertising platforms for enhanced conversion tracking and advertising performance measurement.
How We Share Information
We may share information with trusted third parties, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Email and communication platforms
- Marketing and analytics providers
- CRM systems
- Travel or expedition partners
- Legal or regulatory authorities, when required
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, some privacy laws may classify certain advertising or analytics activities as “sharing” for advertising purposes.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Providing services
- Maintaining business and legal records
- Resolving disputes
- Enforcing agreements
- Complying with legal obligations
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.
Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures designed to protect your information, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
However, no website, online platform, or electronic transmission method can be guaranteed 100% secure.
International Data Transfers
Because Alpine Ascents serves travelers and visitors from multiple countries, your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
By using our services, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers where permitted by law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights that include:
- Accessing your personal information
- Correcting inaccurate information
- Requesting the deletion of information
- Objecting to certain processing
- Withdrawing consent
- Requesting data portability
- Opting out of targeted advertising or certain data-sharing activities
California residents may also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Where required by applicable law, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals as requests to opt out of certain advertising or data-sharing activities.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Alpine Ascents International
Website: Alpine Ascents International
Website URL: https://www.alpineascents.com/
