Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 31, 2026

America Outdoors Association (“AOA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at https://www.americaoutdoors.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy periodically; the effective date above reflects the most recent revision.

Who We Are

America Outdoors Association operates the website https://www.americaoutdoors.org. We are a nonprofit trade association representing commercial outfitters, guide companies, adventure travel operators, and outdoor educators. Our mailing address is: America Outdoors Association, P.O. Box 10847, Knoxville, TN 37939. You may contact us by phone at 865-558-3595.

Comments
When visitors submit comments or contact forms on our website, we collect the information entered in the form (such as name, email address, and message content), along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection. We do not sell or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. America Outdoors Association is not responsible for any location data inadvertently shared through uploaded images.

Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name and email address in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded Content From Other Websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, images, or documents). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who We Share your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in limited circumstances, including: with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our organizational activities (subject to confidentiality agreements); when required by law or to comply with legal process; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of America Outdoors Association, our members, or the public. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you submit a contact form or comment, that information and its metadata are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to manage correspondence and respond to any follow-up inquiries.

For members or registered users of our website, we store the personal information provided during account creation or profile setup. Members may view, edit, or request deletion of their personal information at any time by contacting us at the address below. Website administrators may also access and update this information as necessary for organizational purposes.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request correction of any inaccurate information, or request that we delete your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: America Outdoors Association, P.O. Box 10847, Knoxville, TN 37939, or by phone at 865-558-3595. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe. Note that certain data may be retained as required for legitimate administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data is Sent
Information submitted through forms on this website may be processed through third-party services, including email delivery platforms and spam detection tools. Any such services are bound by appropriate data processing agreements and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes. We do not transfer personal data outside of the United States except as necessary to operate our website and communicate with our members and stakeholders.