Privacy Policy & Legal Disclaimer

Effective Date: May 18, 2026
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Website: https://lostina4x4.com

Lostina4x4 (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a United States-based website providing travel, overlanding, and informational content to visitors worldwide.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. GENERAL DISCLAIMER

The information provided on Lostina4x4 is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, immigration, financial, mechanical, safety, or professional advice.

You assume full responsibility for your travel decisions, vehicle modifications, purchases, and border crossing attempts.

International travel and overlanding involve inherent risks including, but not limited to:

Denied border entry
Visa complications
Vehicle seizure or damage
Theft
Injury
Financial loss
Government policy changes

Lostina4x4 is not liable for outcomes resulting from reliance on information published on this Website.

Information May Change Without Notice

Travel regulations, border requirements, customs rules, visa policies, and enforcement practices may change at any time without notice.

While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding completeness, reliability, or current applicability of any information.

Always verify requirements directly with official government authorities before traveling.

Personal Experience Disclaimer

Border crossing experiences described on this Website are based on personal travel at specific dates and locations. Individual experiences may vary significantly.

2. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

Lostina4x4 participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on this Website at no additional cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through the Amazon Associates.

We only recommend products or services we genuinely believe are valuable.

Affiliate links may appear throughout the Website.

3. ADVERTISING & THIRD-PARTY TECHNOLOGIES

We may use third-party tools including:

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Future advertising partners such as Mediavine

These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

4. PRIVACY POLICY

Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Contact form submissions
Comments

B. Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites

How We Use Information

We use information to:

Operate and maintain the Website
Improve content
Analyze performance
Respond to inquiries
Send marketing emails (with consent)
Track affiliate referrals
Comply with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process personal data under:

Consent
Legitimate interests
Contractual necessity
Legal obligations

International Data Transfers

As a U.S.-based Website, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using this Website, you consent to such transfers.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for legitimate business, security, or legal purposes.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no system is 100% secure.

5. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential functionality
Analytics
Advertising
Affiliate tracking

Users may:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize cookie preferences

You may also disable cookies through your browser settings. This Website may use affiliate cookies to track referrals and commissions.

6. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Request deletion
Correct inaccurate data
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Limit use of sensitive personal information

LostInA4x4 does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, certain advertising or analytics technologies may qualify as “sharing” under California law.

To exercise your rights, email: [lostina4x4@gmail.com]

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

7. DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION

If you wish to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information:

Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer
Adjust cookie settings
Contact us via email

Identity verification may be required before processing certain requests.

8. GDPR DATA ACCESS RIGHTS

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent

To submit a request, email: [lostina4x4@gmail.com]

We respond within legally required timeframes.

You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

9. EMAIL MARKETING

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you must provide explicit consent.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

We use secure third-party email service providers for processing.

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on LostInA4x4, including text, images, branding, and graphics, is protected by intellectual property laws unless otherwise stated.

Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lostina4x4 shall not be liable for:

Direct or indirect damages
Travel disruptions
Immigration decisions
Vehicle failures
Personal injury
Loss of data
Financial losses

Use of this Website is at your own risk.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This Website is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to update or modify this document at any time. Changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

Lostina4x4
United States
Email: lostina4x4@gmail.com