Privacy Policy

At Catch Fish Tool Shop, we value your privacy as much as you value a perfect day on the water. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website catchfishtoolshop.com or make a purchase from us.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide quality gear and excellent service to anglers worldwide:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number when you create an account or place an order.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment partners), PayPal account information, and billing address.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our Site.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
• Communications: Records of correspondence when you contact our customer support team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to enhance your fishing gear shopping experience:

• Process your orders and deliver products worldwide (excluding some Asian regions and remote areas)
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Send you relevant fishing content, product updates, and promotional offers (with your consent)
• Prevent fraudulent transactions and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care we’d expect for our own fishing secrets:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, processing payments, or shipping your gear.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
• International Transfers: As we serve anglers globally, your information may be processed outside your country of residence, but we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We protect your information with the same seriousness you apply to selecting your fly gear:

• All transactions are protected with industry-standard encryption technology (SSL)
• Payment card information is processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment processors
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
• We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

While we implement robust security measures, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions to protect your personal information when online.

5. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• Data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and secure checkout
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site, particularly during the checkout process.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our Site with a revised “Last Updated” date.

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