Backroad Maps App Products - Terms and Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

THIS IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END USER AND MUSSIO VENTURES LTD., DBA BACKROAD MAPBOOKS, BACKROAD MAPS AND BRMB MAPS

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE OR APPLICATION. BY USING THIS WEBSITE OR APPLICATION, YOU AGREE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE.

The BRMB Maps End User Terms of Use govern your use of the BRMBmaps.com website and its components, and the BRMB Maps App and associated apps, such as the Algonquin Park Adventure Map app, which consist of mapping and related services provided by Backroad Mapbooks, located at Unit 106–1500 Hartley Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 7A1, Canada, and all its affiliates. These Terms of Use do not apply to third-party content referenced by BRMBmaps.com and the BRMB Maps App and associated apps. Your use of the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps constitutes your agreement to all provisions of these Terms of Use.


MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE

Backroad Mapbooks reserves the right to change the Terms of Use under which the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps are offered, including the right to add new terms. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the terms, conditions and notices of these Terms of Use, and any modified or additional terms, conditions or notices that may be included on or with any content available on the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps. Your continued use of the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions and notices.


SCOPE OF PERMITTED USE

The BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps are for your individual personal use. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, sublicense, transfer, assign, rent, sell or otherwise convey any information, content, software, products or services obtained from the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps without the prior written consent of Backroad Mapbooks. You may not disassemble, decompile or otherwise reverse engineer all or any portion of the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps or their content.


LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES

The BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps may contain links to third-party websites which are not controlled by Backroad Mapbooks or its affiliates. Backroad Mapbooks and its affiliates are not responsible for the contents of any linked third-party websites including without limitation any link contained in a linked third-party website or any changes or updates to a linked third-party website. Backroad Mapbooks is not responsible for any form of transmission received from any linked third-party websites, nor is Backroad Mapbooks responsible if the linked third-party website is not working properly. Backroad Mapbooks is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites and does not make any representations or warranties regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third-party websites or the privacy practices of such third parties. If you decide to access linked third-party websites, you do so at your own risk. You are responsible for viewing and abiding by the privacy statements and terms of use posted at the linked third-party websites.


THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISERS

Any dealings with third parties and advertisers included within the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps, or participation in contests, promotions, purchases & transactions, services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and the advertiser or other third party. Backroad Mapbooks will not be responsible or liable for any part of any such dealings.


THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS

You might have an opportunity to download applications that were developed by third parties either downloaded or linked to from the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps. Backroad Mapbooks is not responsible for and makes no representations or warranties regarding the content or functionality of applications developed or offered by third parties or the privacy practices of such third-party developers. If you decide to download and use any of these third-party applications, then you do so at your own risk.


NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE

The BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps are not to be used for purposes that are considered to be unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use. The BRMBmaps.com, the BRMB Maps App and associated apps are NOT to be used in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the BRMBmaps.com, the BRMB Maps App and associated apps or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the BRMBmaps.com, the BRMB Maps App and associated apps. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the other accounts, computer systems or networks connected to the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps through hacking, password mining or any other means. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available through the BRMBmaps.com, the BRMB Maps App and associated apps.


LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

The information, content and services included within or available through the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Backroad Mapbooks and respective vendors make edits, improvements and/or changes to the content within the BRMBmaps.com, and the BRMB Maps App and associated apps periodically and may be made at any time, without notice. Any use of the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps are at your own risk.

The information contained in BRMBmaps.com, the BRMB Maps App and associated apps are provided "as is" without any representations, warranties or conditions of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, implied or expressed warranties or conditions of fitness for a particular purpose or use. No representations or warranties are made concerning the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information contained in any site linked to the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps. In no event shall Backroad Mapbooks, its owners, officers, affiliates, authors, agents, licensors, licensees, employees or service provider(s) (collectively "its representatives") be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of opportunity, revenue, personal injury, lost or damaged data or other commercial or economic loss, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), defamation or any other theory of liability. The foregoing limitation shall apply even if Backroad Mapbooks or its representatives have been advised or should have known of the possibility of such damage.

By using the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps I agree to waive any right I have in law for any cause of action including, but not limited to, any tort, breach of contract or defamation claim.

Backroad Mapbooks does NOT warrant that the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps will operate error-free or that the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps are free of computer viruses and other harmful goods. Your use of the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps is at your own risk. If you are dissatisfied with any of the content or other contents of the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps or with these terms and conditions, your sole remedy is to discontinue the use of the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps. In no event will Backroad Mapbooks or any of its vendors be liable for any damages whatsoever (including any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever including, without limitation, damages for loss of use, data or profits arising out of or in any way connected with the use or performance of the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps, with the delay or inability to use the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps, the provision of or failure to provide services, or for any information, content, services and related graphics obtained through the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps, or otherwise arising out of the use of the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, even if Backroad Mapbooks or any of its vendors have been advised of the possibility of damages).


COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

Backroad Mapbooks may from time to time monitor your use of the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps and collect, store, use and disclose information about you. See our privacy policy below for specific details with respect to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of information about you. You hereby consent to such collection, storage, use and disclosure. You may, at any time, request access to, correct and delete personal information about yourself stored by Backroad Mapbooks by contacting Backroad Mapbooks by e-mail at info@backroadmapbooks.com


INDEMNIFY

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Backroad Mapbooks, its officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any claims, actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, alleging or resulting from your breach of these Terms of Use.


COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES

All content that is made available or generated to view and/or download in connection with the BRMBmaps.com, BRMB Maps App and associated apps, including, without limitation, maps, routes, directions, adventures and write-ups, is owned by and is: Copyright © 2020-2026 Backroad Mapbooks and/or its affiliates, 106–1500 Hartley Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 7A1, Canada and is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any content is strictly prohibited. Permission to use the connection to the BRMBmaps.com, and BRMB Maps App and associated apps content and related graphics and other material is subject to these Terms of Use.


Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy covers Backroad Mapbooks' use and disclosure of your personal information and other information, which is collected through or in connection with the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps such as the Algonquin Park Adventure Map app. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, reference to the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com includes all the web and App pages related to and/or included in the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com, excluding any links to third-party sites, Apps, Promotions or Services.

Except as set out in this Privacy Policy, Backroad Mapbooks will not disclose any personally identifiable information without your permission unless we are legally entitled or required to do so (for example, if required to do so by legal process or for the purposes of prevention of fraud or other crime) or if we believe that such action is necessary to protect and/or defend our rights, property or personal safety and those of our users/customers, etc. In the event that our company, or part thereof, is acquired by another company, that company may use your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


Personal Information

All information collected pursuant to this section is collectively referred to as "Personal Information." Backroad Mapbooks collects personal information from you only with your knowledge and consent to help meet our commitment to provide excellent service and to continuously improve your experience on the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps. The personal information we collect may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone numbers and language preference, but may include other information when needed to fulfil your request.

We collect this information to allow you to purchase or register for certain products, services and applications, and to complete those transactions; enter contests; subscribe to email newsletters; and provide you with services or information that may be of interest to you.

The type of personal information we collect falls into the following categories:

  • User ID and passwords:
    Provides you with access to your profile and protected content.
  • Account information:
    Tells us who you are, how to contact you, and shipping or billing information. Your account information may also contain information you have provided to us, such as your language of choice, email formats and preferences.
  • Customer feedback and support:
    Provides a mechanism for requesting information from Backroad Mapbooks. This information also provides us with insight on how we may improve our products and services to meet your needs.
  • Email correspondence:
    Used to respond to your inquiries of all kinds. With your permission, may also be used to communicate information about Backroad Mapbooks and our products and services.
  • Transactions:
    Shows us which products and services you have requested. We will not use, disclose or retain payment information (e.g. credit card numbers) except as required under law. To help prevent fraud and identity theft, some of our online services use a third-party service provider to validate your identity through an online authentication process. While you are required to provide personal information, this information is not collected by the third-party service provider nor does Backroad Mapbooks have access to the personal information.

Other Information

In addition to the Personal Information that you voluntarily provide to us, we may collect additional non-personally identifiable information (collectively, the "Other Information"). Such Other Information may include:

  • Collection of Non-personally Identifiable Information
    Additional information about yourself that you voluntarily provide to us, such as hobbies, personal interests, and other information that does not identify you personally.
  • Website and App Activity
    Information that we automatically collect when you use the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps, including, without limitation:
    • IP addresses, browser type and language, referring and exit pages and URLs, date and time, amount of time spent on particular pages, sections of the Website or App visited, etc.;
    • Information about a mobile device, including universally unique ID ("UUID"), Platform type and version (e.g. iOS or Android), carrier and country location, hardware and processor information (storage, chip speed, camera resolution, NFC enabled, and network type [Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G]); and
    • Activity and usage information occurring via the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps, including User Tracks, Waypoints/Markers, Trip Descriptions, tagging data, favourites, survey responses, preferences, session lengths; and similar data.
  • Use of Cookies
    Information that we collect using "cookie" technology. Cookies are small packets of data that a website stores on your computer's or mobile device's hard drive so that your computer will "remember" information about your visit. We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them) to help us collect Other Information and enhance your experience using the Platform. If you do not want us to place a cookie on your hard drive, you may be able to turn that feature off on your computer or mobile device. Please consult your Internet browser's documentation for information on how to do this and how to delete persistent cookies. However, if you decide not to accept cookies from us, the Platform may not function properly.
  • Chat rooms, Notice boards, Newsgroups
    If at any time the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps offer any chat rooms, notice board facilities, newsgroups etc. we may collect the information that you disclose. Such information will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Please note that we cannot be responsible for other parties' use of the personal information, which you make available to such third parties through any chat room, notice board, newsgroup etc. on the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps. Please be careful about what personal information you disclose in this way.
  • Email, Feedback and Forum Facilities
    If at any time BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps offer any e-mail, feedback or forum facilities, we may collect the information, which you disclose. Such information will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
  • Submission of Others Personal Information
    From time to time the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps may ask you to provide personal details of your family or friends, for example, so that we can send details of our products and services to them. Before providing such information, please ensure that you have obtained their consent to their personal data being used in this way. We will not use these details in any manner which is incompatible with this Privacy Policy.
  • Personal Information You Share Publicly or With Others When You Use the Services
    You may choose to upload or add photos, videos, comments, reviews, or other content when you use our BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com. Any information you may disclose in a public manner on our Sites or Apps is publicly available and can be published by Backroad Maps and BRMB Maps for commercial and/or marketing purposes. Please exercise caution when disclosing personal information in these public areas. 

Keeping Our Records Accurate

We aim to keep our information about you as accurate as possible. If you would like to review or change the details you have supplied us with, please contact us as set out below.


Security of your personal data

We have implemented technology and policies with the objective of protecting your privacy from unauthorized access and improper use and will update these measures as new technology becomes available, as appropriate.

Use of your personal information submitted to other websites

We cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other websites even if:

  • you accessed the third-party website using links from the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps; or
  • you linked to the BRMB Maps APP and/or BRMBmaps.com and associated apps from a third party website.

We recommend that you check the policy of each site you visit and contact the owner or operator of such websites if you have any concerns or questions.


Privacy Policy Updates

From time to time we may make changes to this Privacy Policy. If we make any substantial changes to this Privacy Policy and how we use your personal data we will post these changes on this page and will do our best to notify you of any significant changes. Please check our Privacy Policy regularly.


Contact Us

If you would like to contact Backroad Mapbooks about our Privacy Policy, you can do so by emailing app@backroadmapbooks.com.