Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 11, 2026
1. Introduction
Tumbleweed Maps ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services, lead forms, and social media campaigns.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you voluntarily provide it through our website, forms, or subscriptions:
Personal Data Provided Voluntarily:
- Contact details such as your name and email address when subscribing to field updates, route guides, or newsletters via embedded forms (e.g., JotForm).
- Inquiries or communications sent to us through online forms or social media messaging.
Automatically Collected Information:
- Standard technical and device data, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral URLs.
- Usage metrics, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction data via standard analytics and advertising tracking tools (e.g., Meta Pixel).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following specific purposes:
- Delivering requested field updates, route guides, custom maps, and newsletter content.
- Communicating updates regarding new regional coverage, geographic research, or community developments.
- Measuring and optimizing advertising performance on platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram).
- Ensuring website functionality, security, and user experience enhancements.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party service providers (such as Meta and embedded form providers) use cookies, web beacons, and pixels to collect behavioral data, analyze web traffic, and optimize ad targeting. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain interactive features of the site.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers strictly necessary to operate our platform, including:
- Form & Email Processing: JotForm and email marketing services for collecting sign-ups and distributing newsletters.
- Analytics & Advertising: Meta Platforms, Inc. for ad conversion tracking, audience attribution, and social engagement.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to opt out of promotional communications at any time. Every email update includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the footer. You may also contact us to request the deletion or correction of your personal data stored in our mailing records.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our official social media channels or primary site communications.