ADVENTURESWITHMEANING.COM

PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY

Type of website: This Site relates to guided outdoor experiences and adventure tourism services.
Effective date: January 22, 2026

adventureswithmeaning.com (the “Site”) is owned and operated by AWM Private Guided Tours Ltd. (“we,” “us,” “our”).
You can contact us at:

Email: niki@adventureswithmeaning.com
Phone: (403) 455-2299
Mailing/Contact Address: 204 Edgevalley Way NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3A 5E2

This Privacy & Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) explains how we handle personal information and how cookies may be used on this Site. This Policy applies in addition to the Terms and Conditions of our Site.

1) PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy is to inform users of our Site of the following:

  • the personal information we may collect;

  • how we use personal information;

  • who has access to personal information;

  • how long personal information is retained;

  • how we protect personal information; and

  • the rights of Site users.

2) CONSENT

By using our Site and/or contacting us through the Site, email, or phone, users agree that they consent to:

  • the conditions set out in this Policy; and

  • the collection, use, and retention of information as described in this Policy.

You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal, safety, insurance, or regulatory requirements.

3) INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect only the information you choose to provide when you contact us or inquire about a guided experience, such as:

  • name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • inquiry details (for example: dates, general goals, pace preferences, comfort considerations)

We do not require you to create an account to use this Site.

B) Information Collected Automatically

We do not intentionally collect personal information simply by visiting our Site.

However, basic technical information (such as IP address, browser type, device information, and time of access) may be generated automatically through standard server logs or security tools provided by our website host. This information is used for basic operations and security, and is not used by us to identify individual users.

4) WEBSITE FORMS & EMAIL COMMUNICATION

Depending on how the Site is configured, you may contact us through an on-site contact form or by clicking an email link that opens your email client. In either case, any personal information you choose to send (such as your name, email address, phone number, or inquiry details) is information you are providing voluntarily so we can respond and plan an experience.

If we do not use on-site forms, the Site itself may not collect that information directly; however, once you email or call us, we may receive and use the information you provide for the purposes described in this Policy.

5) HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal information is used only for purposes consistent with a guided experience inquiry and delivery, including:

  • responding to inquiries and scheduling planning calls

  • planning, confirming, and administering guided experiences

  • communicating essential logistics and preparation details

  • meeting legal, safety, insurance, or regulatory obligations (including permit requirements)

We do not use personal information beyond what we disclose in this Policy.

6) PAYMENTS

Adventures With Meaning Inc. does not process or store credit card information directly.

Payments are handled through:

  • Stripe (third-party payment processor), and/or

  • Interac e-Transfer

If you pay via Stripe, your payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe in accordance with Stripe’s own policies. We do not have access to your credit card details.

Interac e-Transfers are processed through your financial institution. We receive confirmation of payment only.

7) WHO WE SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH

Employees / Contractors

We may disclose personal information to individuals who reasonably require access to perform services related to your inquiry or journey (for example, administrative support), subject to appropriate discretion and confidentiality.

Other Disclosures

We do not sell or rent personal information. We will not share personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

  • if required by law or legal process;

  • to comply with regulatory, permitting, or insurance requirements;

  • to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights; or

  • to buyers or potential buyers of the business (or its assets) in the event of a sale, reorganization, or similar transaction, where permitted by law.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another website, we are not responsible for, and have no control over, their privacy policies or practices.

8) JOURNEY STORY KEEPSAKES, PHOTOGRAPHY & CONFIDENTIALITY

As part of the experience design, Adventures With Meaning Inc. may create a Journey Story Keepsake following a guided journey. This may include select photographs, short video moments, and a written reflection intended as a personal record for the guest.

Journey Stories are private by default.

We do not publish, share, or otherwise use guest names, identifiable images, personal reflections, or Journey Story materials for marketing or promotional purposes without the guest’s explicit consent. If consent is provided, it may be withdrawn at any time prior to publication.

For Private Guided Hiking (1–2 guests), confidentiality and discretion are foundational. No guest information, imagery, route details, or experience content is shared publicly unless expressly authorized in writing by the guest.

Guests may share their own Journey Story materials at their discretion.

9) HOW LONG WE STORE PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • respond to inquiries;

  • administer bookings and deliver services; and

  • satisfy legal, insurance, or regulatory requirements.

Where personal information must be retained to meet legal or regulatory obligations, it will be retained for the required period and then securely deleted or anonymized where practicable.

10) HOW WE PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we use reasonable safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11) CHILDREN

Our guided experiences and Site are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.

A parent or guardian may contact us using the information below.

12) YOUR RIGHTS: ACCESS, CORRECTION, DELETION

If you would like to know whether we have collected personal information about you, how we have used it, whether we have disclosed it, or if you would like it corrected or deleted (where legally permissible), please contact our Privacy Officer:

Privacy Officer: Niki MD Eckardt
Email: niki@adventureswithmeaning.com
Phone: (403) 455-2299
Address: 204 Edgevalley Way NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3A 5E2

COOKIE POLICY (INCLUDED)

13) WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly and can support features such as security and basic site operations.

14) HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies only where strictly necessary for the basic operation and security of the Site.

We do not use cookies for:

  • advertising or marketing

  • behavioural tracking or profiling

  • targeted advertising

  • third-party analytics designed to identify individual users

15) THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We do not intentionally place third-party tracking cookies on this Site.

If you interact with third-party services (for example, Stripe or external links), those providers may use cookies according to their own policies. We do not control those cookies.

16) MANAGING COOKIES

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings, including deleting cookies or blocking them. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the Site functions.

17) CHANGES TO WEBSITE TOOLS

If we add or change website tools in the future (for example: analytics, scheduling tools, newsletter signups, embedded media, or marketing pixels), those tools may collect information or place cookies. If we make changes of this nature, we will update this Policy to reflect what is used and why, and we will make any required notices available on the Site.

18) MODIFICATIONS TO THIS POLICY

This Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and reflect changes to our practices. When we amend this Policy, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage users to review this Policy periodically. If necessary, we may notify users of changes by posting a notice on the Site or by email where appropriate.

19) CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Policy, you can contact:

Privacy Officer: Niki MD Eckardt
Email: niki@adventureswithmeaning.com
Phone: (403) 455-2299

Address: 204 Edgevalley Way NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3A 5E2

Company: AWM Private Guided Tours Ltd