Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
Welcome to BestFishingGear.ca. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To send you newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
- To analyze website usage and improve our content
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To detect and prevent fraud or technical issues
Amazon Affiliate Program
BestFishingGear.ca is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Amazon Associates: For affiliate marketing purposes
- Email Service Providers: To manage newsletter subscriptions
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent at any time
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@bestfishinggear.ca