Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Welcome to Mikad Fishing Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We’re committed to protecting your privacy as seriously as we protect our fishing lines from snags. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website mikadfishing.com.

1. Information We Collect

Just as different fishing situations require different gear, we collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our shop:

Personal Information

When you make a purchase or create an account, we may collect:

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number)
• Shipping and billing addresses
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment gateways)
• Order history and preferences

Technical Information

Like bite alarms detect fish activity, we automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website details

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information responsibly, just as an angler uses the right weight for the conditions:

• To process and fulfill your orders for fishing gear
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To improve our website and product offerings
• To send you relevant offers and fishing tips (only if you opt-in)
• To prevent fraud and ensure transaction security
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care we’d expect for our finest fishing leaders:

• Service Providers: We share necessary information with payment processors, shipping carriers, and IT service providers to complete your orders.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred as a business asset.

We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. 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 own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Security

We protect your data with the same diligence we’d use securing a prized catch:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited employee access to personal data

While we implement robust security measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage anglers to use strong passwords and protect their login details.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

7. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request erasure of your data under certain circumstances
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

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

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like choosing the right float for conditions, we use appropriate technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality and checkout process
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve website performance
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used with consent to show relevant ads

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Children’s Privacy

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally, just as fishing regulations change. The updated version will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.