Privacy Policy: OSS America
Last Updated: February 23, 2026
At OSS America, we are committed to protecting your privacy while you scout for the best outdoor gear. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our referral store.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to ensure you have a great experience discovering gear.
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Voluntary Information: If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, we collect your name and email address.
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Automated Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and which gear categories you browse.
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Affiliate Tracking Data: When you click a referral link, a unique identifier is used to track the referral to our partners (e.g., Amazon, REI). Note: We do not see your credit card details or home address; those are handled entirely by the partner store where you complete your purchase.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the “breadcrumbs” you leave behind to:
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Improve Gear Recommendations: To see which hiking, camping, or climbing gear is trending.
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Affiliate Commissions: To notify our partners that a visitor from OSS America made a purchase, allowing us to keep our site running.
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Communication: To send you updates on the latest outdoor sales (only if you’ve opted in).
3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Links
This is the core of our business: OSS America contains many links to third-party outdoor retailers.
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The Handoff: Once you click a link and leave OSS America, you are governed by the Privacy Policy of that third-party site.
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No Control: We do not have control over how those retailers handle your data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any store you visit via our referral links.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to recognize your browser and track affiliate referrals. For a detailed breakdown of how we use these “digital trail markers,” please visit our Cookie Policy.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the limited information we hold. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We use industry-standard encryption to keep your email and browsing data as safe as possible.
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live (such as California or the EU), you may have the right to:
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Request a copy of the data we have about you.
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Request that we delete your email from our newsletter list.
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Opt-out of automated tracking.
7. Children’s Privacy
OSS America is intended for adults interested in outdoor sports. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
Just like a mountain trail after a storm, our digital landscape may change. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page whenever we make adjustments to our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about your privacy at OSS America, please contact our “Base Camp” at: Email: privacy@ossamerica.com