Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gold Trails with Kevin Hoagland ("Gold Trails," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, request free resources (such as the masterclass), sign up for email, browse our shop, or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to this Policy and our Terms of Use.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

• Contact & account: name, email address, phone number (if you provide it), and similar details when you fill out forms, join a list, register for events, or contact us.
• Orders: billing and shipping details, order history, and communications about purchases when you buy through our checkout partner.
• Communications: content of messages you send us (e.g., via our contact form or email).

Information collected automatically

• Device & usage: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and approximate location derived from IP.
• Cookies & similar technologies: we and our analytics partners may use cookies, pixels, and local storage to remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How we use information

We use personal information to:

• Provide the Site, free downloads, and customer support;
• Process and fulfill orders and event registrations;
• Send transactional messages (e.g., order confirmations, service notices);
• Send marketing or educational emails when you opt in or where permitted by law—you may unsubscribe at any time;
• Measure analytics, improve content, and secure the Site;
• Comply with law, enforce our terms, and protect rights and safety.

4. Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)

If applicable privacy laws require a "legal basis," we rely on: (a) performance of a contract; (b) legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, security, improving services), balanced against your rights; (c) consent, where required (e.g., certain cookies or marketing); and (d) legal obligation.

5. Sharing of information

We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist with hosting, email delivery (e.g., marketing platforms), customer support, analytics, payment processing, and e-commerce (e.g., Shopify)—subject to contractual safeguards;
• Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants) when necessary;
• Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security;
• Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with notice as required by law.

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration as defined by U.S. state "sale" laws in the traditional sense of selling lists for cash.

6. Retention

We retain information as long as needed for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, and dispute resolution requirements. Marketing preferences and suppression lists may be retained to honor unsubscribe requests.

7. Your choices & rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete certain personal information;
• Object to or restrict certain processing;
• Port data where applicable;
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based;
• Opt out of certain "sharing" or targeted advertising as defined by U.S. state laws (e.g., via browser signals where recognized).

To exercise these rights, contact us. We may verify your request and respond as required by law. You may appeal certain decisions as permitted by law.

8. Children

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

9. International users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. or other countries where we or our vendors operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last updated" date. Material changes may be communicated as required by law.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the Site.