Privacy Policy

Welcome to Fishing Sport Shop. We’re not just passionate about fly fishing gear – we’re equally committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. Just as we rigorously test every fly rod, reel, and wader in real fishing conditions, we apply the same high standards to safeguarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best fishing gear shopping experience, we collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Contact Details: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number when you place an order
• Payment Information: Credit card details, PayPal account information, and billing address (processed securely through our payment partners)
• Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we store your login credentials and preferences

Technical Information

• Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, products viewed, time spent on site, and referring website
• Location Data: General geographic location to provide relevant currency and shipping options

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to enhance your fishing gear shopping experience:

• Order Processing: To process and ship your fly fishing equipment worldwide
• Customer Service: To provide support for your fishing gear purchases and inquiries
• Website Improvement: To optimize our site for anglers worldwide
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions
• Communication: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Personalization: To show you relevant fly fishing products based on your browsing history

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care we’d want for our own fishing adventures:

• Payment Processors: We share necessary information with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and PayPal to complete your transactions securely
• Shipping Partners: We provide address information to trusted shipping carriers to deliver your fishing gear
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: We work with trusted partners who help us operate our website and services

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve anglers globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain the same level of security regardless of where your data is processed.

5. Data Storage and Security

We protect your data with the same dedication we apply to testing our fishing gear:

• Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS technology
• Secure Storage: Your information is stored on secure servers with limited access
• Payment Security: We comply with PCI DSS standards for payment processing
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access & Correction: You can access and update your personal information through your account
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
• Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time
• Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and secure checkout
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how anglers use our site to improve your experience
• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and currency preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Help us show you relevant fishing gear based on your interests

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as our fishing shop evolves. We’ll notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us