Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12/8/2024
Innovative Angling (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values the privacy of our visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website Innovativeangling.com (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with us in other ways.
By using our Site and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
1.1 Personal Information
When you use our contact forms or engage with us (e.g., request a service or inquire about availability), we may collect the following personal information:
- Name: To address your inquiries and provide personalized services.
- Email address: To communicate with you regarding services or inquiries.
- Phone number (optional): For direct communication regarding your services or inquiries.
- Service preferences: Information regarding the type of services you are interested in (e.g., fly fishing trips, gear recommendations).
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our Site, including:
- IP address: For security and performance monitoring.
- Browser type and device information: To ensure proper display of our Site.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance user experience. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
1.3 Affiliate Links and Commission Data
Our Site includes affiliate links to third-party websites. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. These links do not collect any personal data, but they may track your activity for the purpose of attributing a sale.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide services: To respond to your inquiries, schedule services, and fulfill your requests (e.g., booking a fishing guide).
- To improve the Site: To optimize user experience and site performance.
- To send promotional content (with consent): If you opt in to receive newsletters or updates, we may use your email address to send you information about our services, promotions, and articles. You can opt-out at any time.
- Affiliate marketing: To provide links to products or services and track affiliate commissions.
- Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share your personal information with third-party vendors or service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email services, and other business operations. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and secure.
- Legal obligations: If required by law, or in response to a legal process (e.g., a court order or subpoena), we may disclose your personal information.
- Affiliate links: When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, the affiliate network or provider may collect your information in accordance with their privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party websites.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services to you or as required by law. For example, we may retain your information for as long as you are an active customer or until you request us to delete your data.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
5.1 Right to Access and Correct
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you. If the information is incorrect, you have the right to request that we update it.
5.2 Right to Deletion
You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we need to retain it for legal reasons).
5.3 Right to Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails, you can opt-out by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications or by contacting us directly.
5.4 Data Portability
In some cases, you may request to receive a copy of your personal information in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
5.5 Right to Object to Processing
If you object to the processing of your personal data, you may have the right to restrict or object to certain uses of your data.
5.6 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect, use, and share.
- Delete personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
- Opt-out of the sharing or sale of personal information (We do not actively sell your personal information) : Do Not Share Or Sell My Personal Information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section.
6. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your personal data seriously and use commercially reasonable measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.
8. International Transfers
As our website is accessible worldwide, personal information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence, including to the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer, subject to applicable data protection laws.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us analyze website traffic and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser or device, but please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionality on the Site.
For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we update this policy, we will post the updated version on our website and indicate the date of the most recent revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: mikekomara@innovativeangling.com
- Phone: (412)-852-2477
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.