Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

Welcome to Paddlly. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://paddlly.com

Paddlly is a social mapping and float trip planning platform designed to help users discover, organize, and share canoe, kayak, rafting, camping, and river experiences.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile photo
• Optional profile details
• Device and browser information

Location Data

Paddlly may collect GPS or location information when you:

• Use map features
• Share float trip routes
• Drop pins or checkpoints
• Use navigation or tracking features
• Share campground or outfitter locations

Location sharing is optional and can be disabled within your device or app settings.

User Content

We may collect content you upload or create, including:

• Photos and videos
• Comments and reviews
• Float trip plans
• Messages
• Saved locations
• Event or group information

Automatically Collected Data

We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• App usage statistics
• Referral pages
• Crash reports and diagnostics
• Cookies and analytics data

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address, also called a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to Paddlly, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other users may be able to download and extract location information from uploaded images.

Cookies

Paddlly uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for convenience and last for one year.

Login Cookies

When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.

When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen preferences. Login cookies typically last for two days. If you select “Remember Me,” your login may persist for two weeks.

Editing Cookies

If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We may use analytics providers and performance tracking tools to understand how visitors use Paddlly and improve our services.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or posts on Paddlly may include embedded content such as videos, maps, images, or articles from third party websites.

Embedded content behaves the same way as if the visitor directly visited the third party website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide and improve Paddlly services
• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable float trip planning and navigation features
• Display user generated content
• Improve app performance and security
• Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
• Respond to support requests
• Send account notifications or updates
• Analyze trends and user engagement

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics providers
• Spam detection services
• Mapping or GPS service providers
• Authentication providers
• Legal authorities when required by law

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

Data Retention

Comments

Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow up comments automatically.

User Accounts

For users who register on our website or app, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except usernames may not be changeable. Website administrators may also access and manage this information.

App and Usage Data

We may retain certain logs, analytics, and security data for operational, legal, or security purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your account data
• Withdraw consent for certain data uses
• Disable location sharing
• Request account closure

To request access, updates, or deletion of your information, please contact us using the information below.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and uploads may be checked through automated spam detection and security services.

Data may also be processed by third party hosting, analytics, or infrastructure providers located in different countries.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information using industry standard security practices. However, no internet based service can guarantee complete security.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

Children’s Privacy

Paddlly is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that information has been collected from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will remove it promptly.

Third Party Services

Paddlly may integrate with third party platforms and services including:

• Mapping providers
• Social media platforms
• Payment providers
• Authentication systems
• Analytics providers

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of Paddlly after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or your use of Paddlly, you may contact us at:

Email: kris.andrae@mercuryservicesllc.com

Website: Paddlly