Privacy Policy

At Reeltide Gear Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we understand that saltwater anglers value their privacy as much as they value quality gear. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit saltwater-reels.com or purchase our premium saltwater fishing equipment.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best saltwater fishing gear shopping experience, we collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, and payment details when you purchase our Reel Combos, Saltwater Rods, or other products.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases of Saltwater Lures, Terminal Tackle, or other equipment, including payment method and order history.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our website.
• Communication Data: Any correspondence when you contact our fishing experts via email or other channels.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process and ship your orders of Saltwater Reels, Rods, and fishing gear worldwide (excluding Asia and select remote regions)
• Provide secure payment processing through our trusted partners
• Improve our product offerings and website experience for saltwater anglers
• Send order confirmations and shipping notifications
• Respond to your inquiries about our Saltwater Line & Leader systems or other products
• Prevent fraud and enhance security for all transactions

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We value your trust and only share information when necessary:

• Payment Processors: To complete transactions for Reel Combos or other products
• Shipping Providers: To deliver your Saltwater Lures and fishing gear
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our business
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our website and business, bound by confidentiality agreements

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage & Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions (same as major banks)
• Secure servers with restricted access
• We do not store full payment details on our systems
• Regular security audits of our systems

While we take all reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage anglers to use strong passwords and protect their login information.

5. Your Rights

As our valued customer, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate 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 our fishing gear experts at [email protected].

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Like most fishing gear websites, we use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and shopping cart items
• Analyze website traffic to improve our Saltwater Rods & Poles selection
• Provide personalized recommendations for Saltwater Terminal Tackle and other products

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve saltwater anglers globally (excluding Asia and select remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and saltwater fishing products are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our business evolves or regulations change. Significant changes will be communicated to our customers. Please check back periodically for updates.

Now that you understand how we protect your privacy, why not browse our premium saltwater fishing gear with confidence? The ocean’s calling – we’ll handle your data with the same care we put into selecting our Saltwater Reels and Lures!