Privacy Policy for The Fishing Crew

Last Updated: 12/31/25

The Fishing Crew ("we," "us," or "our") operates thefishingcrew.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we share it. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several different types of information to provide and improve our Service to you.

A. Personal Information

While using our Site, particularly when making a purchase or signing up for our newsletter, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including:

  • Contact Information: Email address, First name and Last name, Phone number.

  • Shipping & Billing Data: Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City.

  • Payment Information: Credit card details or payment account info (Note: We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers; these are processed securely by third-party payment gateways).

B. Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include your computer's Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data.

2. How We Use Your Data

The Fishing Crew uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To fulfill orders: We use your shipping address and contact details to deliver fishing gear, apparel, or other products you have purchased.

  • To communicate with you: We use your email to send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer support responses.

  • For marketing (if opted-in): If you have subscribed to "The Fishing Crew" newsletter, we will use your email to send you fishing tips, new product announcements, and exclusive discounts. You may opt out of these at any time.

  • To maintain the Site: To monitor the usage of our Service and detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

3. Sharing Your Data (Third Parties)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. However, we do share data with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business:

  • Payment Processors: We use third-party services (such as [Stripe, PayPal, Shopify Payments]) for payment processing. We do not store or collect your payment card details. That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processors.

  • Shipping Partners: To get your gear to you, we must share your Name and Shipping Address with logistics companies (such as [USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL]).

  • Email Marketing Services: We may use third-party service providers (such as [Mailchimp, Klaviyo]) to manage our email newsletters.

4. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us.

  • We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt data during transmission.

  • While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.

  • Session Cookies: To operate our Service (e.g., keeping items in your shopping cart).

  • Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences and various settings.

  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the user experience.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service (like the checkout process).

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.

  • The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

  • The right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").

  • The right to opt-out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [support@thefishingcrew.com].

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so we can remove that information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • By email: [scurt@thefishingcrew.com]