Privacy Policy

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Welcome to US Fishing Haven – Shimano Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”). As passionate anglers serving the global fishing community, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing premium fishing gear and apparel. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website usfishinghaven.com.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our specialized fishing equipment and services, we may collect:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number when you make a purchase or create an account.
• Payment Information: Credit card details processed through our secure payment gateways (we do not store full payment data).
• Fishing Preferences: Product interests and purchase history to better serve your angling needs.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like carefully selecting the right fly for the waters you fish, we use your data responsibly to:

• Process and fulfill your orders for fishing gear and apparel
• Provide customer support for your fishing equipment needs
• Improve our product offerings and website experience
• Send relevant fishing tips, new product announcements, and special offers (with your consent)
• Prevent fraud and enhance security of our payment systems
• Comply with legal requirements related to international fishing gear sales

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your information with the same care we apply to crafting premium fishing equipment:

• Service Providers: We share necessary information with trusted partners for payment processing, shipping, and website operations.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and customers.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred.
• International Transfers: As we serve anglers worldwide (excluding Asia and certain remote regions), data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement security measures as robust as our fishing tackle:

• Military-grade encryption for all transactions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Regular security audits of our systems
• No storage of complete payment information on our servers
• Limited access to personal data for authorized personnel only

5. Your Rights

As an angler in control of your gear, you have rights over your data:

• Access and request a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like carefully selecting the right line for your reel, we use cookies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and secure checkout
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how anglers use our site to improve our offerings
• Preference Cookies: Remember your fishing gear preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Show relevant fishing product advertisements (with consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from young anglers without parental consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our business evolves, just as fishing techniques adapt to changing conditions. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email.