Privacy Policy
Last updated November 12, 2026
This policy explains what Trailbrief ("we," "us") collects when you use trailbrief.app, our free reminders and the Trip Pass, and what we do with it. Short version: we collect only what we need to remind you and build your plan, we never sell your information, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
What we collect
- Email address, when you sign up for reminders or buy a Trip Pass.
- Trip details you give us in the intake form: destination, dates, group size, hiking experience, a general description of your current fitness, and gear you own.
- Purchase details from Stripe: your name, email, amount paid and payment status. Stripe processes your card; we never see or store your full card number.
- Basic technical data our hosting provider records, such as pages visited and approximate location from your IP address, to keep the site running and secure.
We don't ask for medical history, and we ask you not to send it. If you're under 18, please don't use the Service.
How we use it
- To send the permit reminders you signed up for.
- To build, deliver and follow up on your Trip Pass plan.
- To process payments and refunds, and to answer your questions.
- To keep the Service secure and improve it.
Who we share it with
We share information only with service providers that help us run Trailbrief, and only for that purpose: Stripe (payments), Kit (email), Netlify (website hosting and forms), Google (email), and an AI provider we use to help draft plans. When we use AI tools, we share your trip details, not your payment information. We may also disclose information if the law requires it.
We do not sell your personal information or share it for targeted advertising.
Consumer health data
Some states, including Washington, treat information about your physical activity or fitness as "consumer health data." The only information like this we collect is the general fitness and activity details you choose to give us in the intake form, such as how often you train or your longest recent hike.
- Why: only to tailor your training plan and trip timeline.
- Consent: we collect it only after you check a consent box on the intake form.
- Sharing: only with the service providers listed above, to deliver your plan. Never sold.
- Your rights: you can ask what we hold, withdraw consent, or ask us to delete it, by emailinghello@trailbrief.app.
How long we keep it
We keep reminder emails until you unsubscribe. We keep trip details for up to 12 months after your trip date, then delete them. We keep purchase records as long as tax and accounting rules require.
Your choices and rights
- Unsubscribe from reminders with the link in any email.
- Ask to see, correct or delete your information by emailing hello@trailbrief.app. We'll respond within 45 days.
- Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under your state's law. Just ask.
Security
We use reputable providers and limit who can access your information. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect what you share.
Changes
If we change this policy, we'll update the date at the top. Big changes will be emailed to you.
Contact
Bryce Bunting, Trailbrief, North Carolina ยท hello@trailbrief.app