Privacy & Terms

Your privacy is important to us. The terms below outline the privacy policy and Terms and Conditions of products outlined in theses terms including but not limited to the websites, shops, apps, and digital experiences of the Natparks Community.

This privacy notice discloses the privacy practices for Natparks.io, owned and operated by Mixart LLC. This notice applies to information collected by this website and the Natparks mobile apps.

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

We are the sole owners of the information collected through the Natparks apps and this website. We only access or collect personal data that you voluntarily provide (e.g., via email, user registration, or direct interaction with app features). This may include your name, email address, or usage data (such as park check-ins, achievements, or preferences).

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
We use your data only for purposes that are clearly disclosed, including:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Improving app functionality

  • Personalizing your experience

  • Sending updates (only if you opt in)

We do not share your personal data with any external party except:

  • As required to fulfill specific user requests (e.g., support inquiries)

  • When legally required (e.g., subpoenas or lawful requests)

We limit the use of your data strictly to the purposes for which it was collected.

Third-Party Services and Data Sources

Natparks uses public APIs provided by the National Park Service (NPS.gov) and Recreation.gov in accordance with their developer terms. These APIs provide publicly available park and recreation data. We also use the Google Maps API to display maps and location-based content.

These services may collect anonymized usage data subject to their own privacy policies.

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Affiliations

Mixart LLC. is an independent entity that is not affiliated with the National Parks Service, National Parks Foundation or other official parks services or government agencies. We contribute donations and support the National Parks agencies as a official supporter of the National Parks. Our app is not associated with the printed passport books created by Western National Parks Association. Some park information in our app is available through public services provided by the National Parks Services including their API, and the API of recreation.gov. We additionally provide services such as maps from Google Maps API, but are not affiliated with these providers.

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Your Access to and Control Over Information

You may opt-out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via admin@natparks.io to:

  • See what data we have about you, if any.

  • Change/correct any data we have about you.

  • Have us delete any data we have about you.

  • Express any concern you have about our use of your data.

Security

We use industry-standard encryption to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest. Access to personal data is limited to employees who require it for specific tasks. Our servers are maintained in secure environments.

Cookies

We use “cookies” on this site to enhance user experience and gather anonymous analytics. These do not link to any personally identifiable information.

Children

Natparks does not knowingly collect personal data from users under 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

Terms and conditions of our apps

By using our apps, you certify that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, you are advised to stop using the app accordingly. Natparks.io. only grants use and access of our apps, its products, and its services to those who have accepted its terms.

Age Restriction

You must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age before you can use our apps. By using our apps, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and you may legally adhere to this Agreement. Natparks.io. assumes no responsibility for liabilities related to age misrepresentation.

Intellectual Property

You agree that all materials, products, and services provided on our apps are the property of Natparks.io, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors including all copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property. You also agree that you will not reproduce or redistribute Natparks.io's intellectual property in any way, including electronic, digital, or new trademark registrations. You grant Natparks.io. a royalty-free and non-exclusive license to display, use, copy, transmit, and broadcast the content you upload and publish. For issues regarding intellectual property claims, you should contact the company in order to come to an agreement.

User Accounts

As a user of our apps, you may be asked to register with us and provide private information. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of this information, and you are responsible for maintaining the safety and security of your identifying information. You are also responsible for all activities that occur under your account or password. If you think there are any possible issues regarding the security of your account on the app, inform us immediately so we may address them accordingly. We reserve all rights to terminate accounts, edit or remove content, and cancel orders at our sole discretion.

Contests

At times we may run contests on our own website or social media platforms. No purchase is necessary to enter these contents. Any contests that include terms and conditions will supersede the terms shown on this page. Prizes are non-negotiable, non-transferable, and non-refundable. No cash alternative is available. Where a Prize becomes unavailable for any reason, the promoter reserves the right to substitute that prize for a prize of equal or higher value. No social media platform is in any way associated with, liable to, or affiliated with this campaign (ie Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc). An alternate method of entry is available via email – include your contact name, and phone, with a subject matching the competition name sent to admin@natparks.io before the closing date and time of that contest.

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Applicable Law

By using our products, you agree that the laws of California, USA, without regard to principles of conflict laws, will govern these terms and conditions, or any dispute of any sort that might come between Natparks.io and you, or its business partners and associates.

Disputes

Any dispute related in any way to your use of this app or to products you purchase from us shall be arbitrated by state or federal court California, USA, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Natparks.io and its affiliates and hold Natparks.io harmless against legal claims and demands that may arise from your use or misuse of our services. We reserve the right to select our own legal counsel.

Limitation on Liability

Natparks.io. is not liable for any damages that may occur to you as a result of your misuse of our app.

Amendments

Natparks.io. reserves the right to edit, modify, and change this Agreement at any time. We shall let our users know of these changes through electronic mail. This Agreement is an understanding between Natparks.io and the user, and this supersedes and replaces all prior agreements regarding the use of this app.