Effective Date: 1st May 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Areas Grey collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, services, and membership platform. By accessing Areas Grey, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website and services:

• Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, contact details.

• Payment Information: If you purchase a membership, service, or product, your payment details are processed securely via a third-party provider.

• Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including browsing behavior and engagement.

• Membership & Service Data: Data related to your subscription, purchases, or interactions with Areas Grey’s services.

• User-Submitted Content: Any content you submit (e.g., research contributions, expedition reports, or forum discussions).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage Areas Grey’s services, memberships, and content.

• To process payments and transactions securely.

• To communicate with you regarding updates, research, expeditions, and membership features.

• To improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics and feedback.

• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.

3. Data Security & Protection

• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

• Payment details are not stored by Areas Grey but are processed securely via third-party payment providers.

• While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted third parties in the following cases:

• Payment Processing: Secure transactions via third-party providers.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose necessary information.

• Service Improvements: We may use anonymized data for research, analytics, or improving Areas Grey’s services.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Areas Grey may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve functionality.

• Users can control or disable cookies via their browser settings, though this may impact site performance.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or security of external websites.

7. Your Rights & Choices

• You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.

• You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our communications.

• If you wish to close your membership account and remove your data, please contact us at admin@areasgrey.com

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of Areas Grey constitutes acceptance of any updates.

9. Additional Information for Store Customers

When you purchase products or services from Areas Grey, we collect certain information necessary to fulfill your order, including your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and payment information.

• Third-Party Fulfillment: Merchandise orders are fulfilled through third-party providers who receive the necessary information to process and ship your order.

• Payment Information: Payment details are handled securely by trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment information.

• Data Usage: Your information is used solely for order fulfillment, customer service, and improving your experience with Areas Grey. We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes without your consent.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Admin@AreasGrey.com

By using Areas Grey, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.