Privacy Policy
At Valley Fishing Adventures, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: http://www.valleyfishingadventures.com.
Information We Collect
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
- The data provided in the comments form.
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to help detect spam).
An anonymized string generated from your email address (known as a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public within the context of your comment.
2. Media
If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from uploaded images.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For detailed information on how we use cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some pages on our website may include embedded content (e.g., links, videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you visited the other website directly. These websites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies.
- Include third-party tracking.
- Monitor your interaction with their embedded content, including tracking your actions if you are logged into their website.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Process your bookings and inquiries.
- Improve our website and services.
- Ensure the security of our website and prevent fraudulent activity.
- Communicate with you about updates, promotions, or services you may be interested in.
Who We Share Your Data With
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments without manual moderation.
- For users who book a charter on our site (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile indefinitely. Registered users can request to delete their personal information at any time via Contact Us. Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we delete any personal data we hold, excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed by an automated spam detection service.
Data Protection and Alaskan Law
We are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with Alaskan and US federal privacy laws. While we take all reasonable measures to safeguard your data, it’s important to note that no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.
Additional Information
For more information, please review our Terms and Conditions and Booking Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.