Privacy Policy
What we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
Last updated: [Insert Date]
Paddle Board Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates paddleboardguide.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us through our Contact page, subscribe to a newsletter, or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, referring/exit pages, and browsing actions, typically through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to remember preferences, understand how visitors use the Site, and support advertising and affiliate tracking (including Amazon Associates tracking cookies). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
2. How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- To respond to inquiries submitted via our Contact page
- To analyze site traffic and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions (e.g., via Amazon Associates)
- To send occasional updates, if you have opted in to a newsletter
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
3. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Amazon Associates Program | Affiliate link tracking and commission attribution via cookies |
| Google Analytics (or similar) | Aggregated, anonymized traffic and usage analysis |
| Email/Newsletter Provider | Sending opted-in updates and communications |
| Hosting Provider | Storing and serving website content |
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review the policies of any third-party service linked from our Site, including Amazon’s own privacy notices.
4. Affiliate Disclosure Reference
This Site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may participate in other affiliate programs. As part of this participation, affiliate cookies may be placed on your device when you click outbound product links. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
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 our agreements. Contact form submissions are generally retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to opt out of certain data sharing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@paddleboardguide.com, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to hello@paddleboardguide.com or through our Contact page.