Privacy Policy

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At 13 Fishing Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we value your trust as seriously as you value your fishing gear. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website fishingshopkarls.com or make purchases from our premium fishing equipment store.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our anglers:

• Personal Information: When you create an account or make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment information.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases you make through our site (products ordered, payment method, shipping information).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, links clicked).
• Cookies and Tracking Data: See Section 6 for detailed information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information with the same precision we put into crafting our fishing gear:

• Process and fulfill your orders for premium fishing equipment
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve and personalize your shopping experience
• Send you relevant product updates and fishing tips (with your consent)
• Prevent fraud and enhance website security
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
• Analyze site usage to improve our product offerings

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care as your prized fishing spots:

• Service Providers: We share necessary information with payment processors, shipping carriers, and IT service providers to complete your orders.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred.
• International Transfers: As we serve anglers worldwide, your data may be processed outside your country of residence.

We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. Data Storage and Security

We protect your data with the same reliability as our tournament-grade equipment:

• All transactions are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption
• We are PCI DSS compliant for payment processing
• We implement industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access
• Regular security audits and monitoring systems are in place
• We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access & Correction: You can review and update your account information anytime.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured format.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of promotional communications at any time.
• Account Closure: You may close your account by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use these technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart).
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how anglers use our site.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., currency selection).
• Targeting Cookies: Used to show relevant fishing gear advertisements.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The updated version will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us