Trail Hiking Australia – Donation Policy & Donor FAQs
Thank you for supporting Trail Hiking Australia. Your contribution helps keep Australia’s hiking community connected, informed, and inspired.
Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about donating. If your question is not listed here, please contact me at ex*****@*************om.au.
1. What are the ways I can donate?
You can make a secure online donation via credit card or PayPal by visiting: [Insert donation link]
For additional ways to give—such as sponsoring specific hikes, funding new gear reviews, or supporting content development—please contact me at ex*****@*************om.au.
2. How is my personal information protected?
I take donor privacy seriously. Trail Hiking Australia believes you should be in control of your data, and I maintain multi-layered security controls and practices to protect it.
In certain cases, when you donate via a third-party service such as PayPal, those organisations will also collect and manage your information. For more details, please read the Trail Hiking Australia Privacy Policy.
3. Can I send a cheque?
Yes. Please make your cheque payable to:
Darren Edwards
8 Fairway Crescent
Darley VIC 3340
Australia
4. How will my donation be used?
Your donation supports:
- Researching, tracking, and documenting trails across Australia.
- Maintaining and improving the Trail Hiking Australia website.
- Hosting, development, and technology costs.
- Producing high-quality hiking tips, guides, and gear reviews.
All funds are reinvested directly into the site and the hiking community.
5. Does Trail Hiking Australia earn income?
The site is maintained personally by me, Darren Edwards. While some revenue is generated—mostly through donations—all income is reinvested into the site and its educational and advocacy work.
6. Who donates to Trail Hiking Australia?
Support comes from individual hikers, the wider outdoor community, and occasional in-kind contributions such as hiking gear from manufacturers for review purposes.
7. Does my donation give me access to tech support?
Yes—anyone can request assistance for using the Trail Hiking Australia website. Please email ex*****@*************om.au for help.
8. How do I cancel or change my recurring donation?
- PayPal Donations: Log into your PayPal account to modify or cancel your recurring donation.
- Cheque Donations: Email ex*****@*************om.au with your name and the email address used when making your donation. I will respond within two business days.
9. I can’t give money right now—are there other ways I can help?
Absolutely! You can:
- Share the website and its resources with friends and hiking groups.
- Contribute trail reports, photos, or GPS data.
- Volunteer to help research or review trails.
For more ideas, email ex*****@*************om.au.
10. Who can I contact with donation questions?
Please email ex*****@*************om.au and I will respond within 72 hours.
