Privacy Policy/Disclosures

Who We Are

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and gearheads with a passion for exploring the wilderness. We are backpackers, snowboarders, splitboarders, skiers, drivers, racers, builders, fabricators, photographers, engineers, and writers. Our mission is to share our experiences with you and provide the information you need to start planning your own adventures.

Advertising Policy

Granite Cliffs runs advertisements and includes affiliate links to help fund the site. This means that when you click on an ad placed by Google, I receive a tiny bit of compensation. If you purchase a relevant item on Amazon after clicking on one of my Amazon affiliate links, I receive a tiny bit of compensation as well. Clicking on these links does not affect the price you pay, and the modest earnings I make are used to keep this site running.

Not all links to external websites provide me with compensation, as some products are not sold by affiliates but I still believe you should know where to find them. This falls in line with the core message of the site—to provide you with the best, most reliable information possible. I will never, under any circumstances, endorse a product that I would not use myself. All product recommendations are the result of years of experience, trial and error, and both industry and engineering knowledge.

Thank your for supporting my site!

Privacy Policy

Granite Cliffs respects your privacy and is committed to protecting you when you visit GraniteCliffs.com (aka the “Site”). This privacy policy describes the information we might collect, how it is used, and with whom it is shared.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with any of it then please do not use the Site. The Site allows you to browse and read without disclosing your personal data, and we do not collect personal information unless it is deliberately provided by the user (i.e. you send us an email).

Types of Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you may volunteer, such as the email address and name that you provide when contacting us. We may also collect non-personal information about you when you visit the site, including information stored in cookies. This information does not personally identify you and is used primarily for advertising purposes, such as for Google Adsense (it’s why you see ads relevant to your browsing history when visiting websites).

Cookie Policy

Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to GraniteCliffs.com and other sites around the web. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve advertisements to users based on their visit to this site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting their Ads Settings.

This site uses DoubleClick Cookies. DoubleClick cookies are cookies that get placed on a user’s device (phone, computer, browser, etc.) and are used for advertisements. These cookies may store information such as website history and device information.

To better understand Google’s cookie and privacy policy, please visit this page. To better understand Amazon’s cookie and privacy policy, please visit this page on cookies and this page on privacy.

Ads and Analytics

This site uses third party advertisers, ad networks, and analytics providers to deliver relevant advertising, understand visitor usage of the site, and generate relevant content (such as articles related to those that are the most commonly read).

These third parties may collect information sent by your computer, browser, or mobile device. This information may include data that provides demographic information but does not identify you personally, such as your IP address and device information. For example, this site uses Google Analytics to help analyze usage and traffic for the Site. This data is anonymous and no personalized data is stored.

Amazon Services LLC Associates Program

GraniteCliffs.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

This means that if you click on a link to a product on Amazon and then purchase it, I receive a small amount of compensation. This does not increase the price you pay on Amazon.

Amazon is not a partner of GraniteCliffs.com and does not endorse the Site, nor has it expressed any opinion one way or another. Granite Cliffs is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program in attempt to keep the Site running and nothing more.

Disclosure of Information

GraniteCliffs.com does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may release account information when such release is reasonably necessary to comply with the law, enforce the terms of any of our user agreements, or protect the rights, property, and safety of GraniteCliffs.com, the users of its site, or others.

External Websites

We do not have any control over external websites that may be linked to on GraniteCliffs.com. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or use of information. If you have any complaints about any sites linked to at GraniteCliffs.com, please contact us using this form.

Affiliate Disclaimer

Granite Cliffs has financial relationships with some companies mentioned on this website and may be compensated if purchases are made via the links on this site.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy please contact us.

Disclaimer

The content of GraniteCliffs.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. GraniteCliffs.com / Gary Ballentine cannot be held liable for actions arising from the use of the information on this web site. It is strongly suggested that you verify all information and use your own judgement when making any decisions.

GraniteCliffs.com tries to provide content that is true and accurate as of the date of writing; however, we give no assurance or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, or applicability of any of the content. If you find obviously false or misleading information, please contact us.

The content published on GraniteCliffs.com expresses the opinions and beliefs of the authors. It does not necessarily constitute endorsement, although clear instances of product recommendations might be present. These recommendations do not guarantee product performance, but rather indicate our own experiences and opinions of the products.

Links to external or third party websites are provided solely for the convenience of visitors to GraniteCliffs.com. Links directing you to other sites are taken at your own risk and GraniteCliffs.com accepts no liability for any linked sites or their content. Please remember that while we do our best to provide you with accurate information and safe, reliable external sources of both information and products, we have no control over external or third party sites or their contents.