The Dirt Brief

Privacy Policy

The Dirt Brief
Effective Date: February 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Rimrock Labs LLC (“Rimrock Labs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use The Dirt Brief at thedirtbrief.com and any related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide during registration.

Trip Content: When you use the Service, you may provide trip plans, routes, GPS tracks and coordinates, campsite locations, descriptions, photos, and other trip-related content.

Communications: When you contact us or respond to surveys or feedback requests, we collect the content of those communications.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and actions taken.

Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution.

Log Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, access times, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
  • To create and manage your account.
  • To enable trip planning features and allow you to share trip plans with others.
  • To communicate with you about the Service, including responding to your inquiries and sending service-related announcements.
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends to improve the Service.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Trip Group: When you create a trip plan and share it with others, the recipients will be able to see the trip information you have included. You control what information is shared through your trip plans.

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and to maintain appropriate security measures.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Rimrock Labs, our users, or the public.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4. Third-Party Services

The Service may use the following categories of third-party services that may collect information about you:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics services (to understand how the Service is used)
  • Email delivery services (to send you service communications)

Each of these third-party services has its own privacy policy governing its collection and use of data. We encourage you to review those policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes. Certain information may persist in backups for a reasonable period after deletion.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information. You can also delete your account at any time through the Service.
  • Correction: You may update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and 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 take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Do Not Track Signals

The Service does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from web browsers. We will update this policy if our practices change in the future.

10. International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the effective date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Rimrock Labs LLC
Email: hello@thedirtbrief.com
Website: thedirtbrief.com