Privacy Policy
First Mate Fishing (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or purchase our products (“Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Create an account
- Place an order
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact customer support
- Fill out forms or submit information on the website
The personal information we may collect includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Phone number
- Payment method details (processed securely by our third-party payment processors)
- Order history and transaction details
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring website or URL
- Cookies and tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Processing and fulfilling orders
- Providing customer support
- Sending order confirmations and shipping updates
- Improving website performance and customer experience
- Sending promotional emails, newsletters, or offers (you may opt out anytime)
- Fraud prevention and security monitoring
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted third parties to operate our business, including:
- Payment processors (for secure payment completion)
- Shipping carriers (to deliver your orders)
- Email service providers (for sending receipts and newsletters)
- Analytics and performance tools (to improve our website)
- Website hosting and security providers
These third parties only receive the information necessary to perform their specific services.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and support website functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain site features.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system is ever 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Request a copy of your stored information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that a minor has provided personal data, we will take steps to remove it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website. Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding your data, you may contact us at:
Email: sales@firstmatefishing.com
First Mate Fishing
United States