Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

1. Data Controller & General Information

This policy details how collects, processes, and protects personal data when you access or interact with Opentrailbeacon.skin. As data controller, we maintain strict technical and organizational measures to safeguard user information in compliance with international privacy frameworks.

2. Data We Collect

We restrict data collection to essential information necessary to deliver accurate trail guides, itinerary planning, and communication support:

• Voluntary Submitted Contact Details: When sending inquiry forms on our Contact page, we collect your full name, email address, experience level, and message contents.
• Interactive Trip Planner State Data: Input values submitted into the pacing calculator or gear list generator are processed locally in your browser.
• Technical Server Log Data: Automatic server logs collect technical parameters including IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, and timestamp for network security and fault diagnostics.

3. Purpose & Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data solely under legal grounds recognized under global data protection laws:

• Consent: When you voluntarily send messages via our contact form or agree to cookie storage.
• Legitimate Interest: Maintaining site operational security, preventing cyber abuse, and optimizing site rendering speed.
• Legal Obligation: Complying with applicable corporate disclosure and record-keeping mandates under Hong Kong law.

4. Comprehensive Cookie Policy & Storage Technologies

Cookies and LocalStorage entries are small data files saved on your browser to enhance site responsiveness. Opentrailbeacon.skin uses minimal, privacy-focused storage technologies.

Categories of Cookies & Local Storage Used

Storage Mechanism	Category	Purpose & Data Stored	Duration
opentrailbeacon_cookie_accepted	Essential / Preference	Remembers user consent for cookie banner display.	Persistent (1 Year)
Session Cookie	Strictly Necessary	Maintains secure server communication and navigation state.	Session (Expires on Close)
Browser LocalStorage	Functional Tool Data	Saves active gear checklist selections and pace calculations locally on your device.	Persistent until cleared by user

How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have full authority to restrict, block, or erase cookies and browser storage data at any time via your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies & Site Data.
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block All Cookies / Manage Website Data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies.

Note: Disabling essential local storage may prevent the trip planner tool from saving your active packing checklist between page reloads.

5. Data Retention & Third-Party Disclosure

Contact inquiry emails are retained only for as long as necessary to address your request (maximum 12 months) before secure deletion. does not sell, trade, rent, or lease personal user data to third-party marketing companies, ad networks, or data brokers.

6. Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you possess specific statutory data rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of personal information held about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: Request permanent deletion of your inquiry records.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request suspension of data processing under specific conditions.

7. Contact Corporate Data Office

For any privacy inquiries, cookie preferences, or data right requests, contact our corporate office:

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