Privacy Policy

Welcome to Fishing Essentials Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”) at www.fishingonsale.com. We’re passionate anglers serving the global fishing community, and we take your privacy as seriously as we take our fishing gear. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide the best fishing gear shopping experience:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information (processed securely by our payment partners), and phone number (for shipping purposes).
• Order Information: Details about the fishing gear you purchase, including rods, reels, lures, and apparel.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information to improve our website performance.
• Usage Data: How you navigate our site, which fishing products you view, and what items you add to your cart.
• Communication Data: If you contact our angler support team via email, we keep records of those communications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to enhance your fishing shopping experience:

• Process your orders for fishing gear and accessories
• Provide customer support from our team of fellow anglers
• Improve our website and product offerings based on how anglers like you use our site
• Send you relevant fishing content and offers (only if you opt-in)
• Prevent fraud and ensure payment security
• Comply with legal obligations related to international fishing gear sales

3. Sharing of Your Information

We treat your information like we treat our best fishing spots – with care and discretion:

• Payment Processors: We share necessary payment information with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and PayPal to complete your transactions securely.
• Shipping Partners: We provide shipping companies with the minimum information needed to deliver your fishing gear worldwide.
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our website and business, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, as rare as a trophy catch.

We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve anglers globally (except certain Asian and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Security

We protect your data with the same diligence we apply to selecting our premium fishing tackle:

• Industry-standard encryption for all transactions
• Regular security assessments of our systems
• Limited access to your personal information
• Secure storage practices meeting international standards

While we implement these measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage anglers to use strong passwords and protect their login information.

6. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request we limit how we use your data

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

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like selecting the right lure for the job, we use appropriate technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for our website to function, like keeping items in your cart.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how anglers use our site to improve it.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences for future visits.
• Advertising Cookies: Show you relevant fishing gear offers (if you opt-in).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect your shopping experience.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from young anglers without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our business evolves or regulations change. We’ll notify you of significant changes and always post the current version on our website.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting Fishing Essentials Shop with your fishing gear needs. We’re committed to protecting your privacy so you can focus on what really matters – your next great catch!