Privacy Policy

Welcome to LP Fishing Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”) at fishingtackledeal.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy of professional anglers, commercial fishing operations, and outdoor enthusiasts who use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make purchases from us.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our fishing equipment and apparel services, we collect:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number when you create an account or place an order.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely via PCI-compliant systems), PayPal email (when using PayPal).
• Commercial Fishing Details: Business name, tax ID (for commercial orders), vessel information when relevant.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see Section 6).
• Usage Data: Pages visited, products viewed, time spent on site to improve your shopping experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process and fulfill orders for fishing tackle, apparel, and commercial equipment
• Provide secure payment processing with 256-bit SSL encryption
• Offer customer support for anglers worldwide
• Improve our product offerings and website functionality
• Prevent fraud and enhance payment security (including Address Verification System)
• Comply with legal obligations related to international shipping
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates (transactional communications only)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and only share information when necessary:

• Payment Processors: Secure sharing with PCI-compliant payment gateways (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal) using tokenization technology.
• Shipping Providers: Required address and contact details to deliver your fishing gear globally.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, with appropriate confidentiality protections.

We do not sell your personal data to third-party marketers.

4. Data Storage and Security

Based in Baltimore, US, we implement robust measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for all transactions
• Regular security audits by third-party experts
• Secure servers with restricted access
• No storage of raw card data (tokenization technology)
• Data retention only as long as necessary for legal or business purposes

5. Your Rights

As our valued customer, you have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Delete your account data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of non-transactional communications
• Object to certain processing activities

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g., currency selection for international orders)
• Analyze site traffic to improve our fishing gear offerings
• Enable secure checkout processes
• Provide relevant product recommendations

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve anglers worldwide (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when revisions were made. We encourage you to periodically review this page.