Effective Date: 08/21/2025
Last Updated: 08/21/2025
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Introduction
At Reel Eufaula (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at reeleufaula.com (the “Site”) or interact with our services.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in events
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account
- Communication Data: Messages you send us through contact forms, emails, or social media
- Event Participation: Information you provide when registering for fishing tournaments or events
- Survey Responses: Feedback and responses to surveys or questionnaires
Information Automatically Collected
- Website Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information stored through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
Third-Party Information
- Social Media: Information from social media platforms when you interact with our social media accounts
- Analytics Services: Data from Google Analytics and other analytics providers
- Advertising Partners: Information from advertising networks and partners
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: Deliver fishing forecasts, content, and website functionality
- Communication: Send newsletters, updates, event notifications, and respond to inquiries
- Personalization: Customize content and recommendations based on your interests
- Analytics: Analyze website usage to improve our services and user experience
- Marketing: Display relevant advertisements and promotional content
- Event Management: Organize fishing tournaments and community events
- Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights
- Security: Detect fraud, abuse, and maintain website security
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads and measure ad performance
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Third-Party Cookies
We use various third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Google AdSense: Display targeted advertisements
- Social Media Plugins: Enable sharing and social media integration
- Email Marketing Services: Track email campaign performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Advertising and Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We participate in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
Affiliate Marketing
Our site contains affiliate links to products and services. When you click these links or make purchases, we may receive commissions. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence.
Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics and other analytics services to understand website performance. These services may collect information about your use of our site and other websites.
Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email marketing and communications
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Payment processing (for events or services)
- Customer support
Business Transfers
Information may be transferred if we sell, merge, or transfer any part of our business.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.
Aggregated Data
We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for research, marketing, or business purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
Marketing Communications
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of email newsletters and marketing communications
- Preferences: Update your communication preferences at any time
Cookies
- Browser Settings: Control cookie preferences through browser settings
- Opt-Out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
International Users
If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
For specific privacy requests or concerns, please include “Privacy Policy” in the subject line of your email.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations. We recommend consulting with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable requirements.