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Privacy Policy for Record.Fish

Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Record.Fish (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information when you use our fishing records database platform.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information when you visit https://record.fish (the “Service”).

Contact Information: If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email addresses when you contact us through our contact form
  • Messages and inquiries you send through our website
  • Fishing record submissions if you contribute data to our database

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit Record.Fish, we automatically collect certain technical information:

  • IP address (anonymized for privacy)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website (if you came from another site)
  • Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Important: We do NOT collect:

  • Your name (unless you provide it)
  • Precise location data
  • Personal identifiers beyond what’s necessary for site operation
  • Sensitive personal information

How We Use Information

We use collected information solely to:

  • Operate and maintain the Record.Fish database and website
  • Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • Improve our service by understanding how visitors use our site
  • Ensure site security and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations if required

We do NOT:

  • Sell your information to third parties
  • Use your information for advertising or marketing
  • Share your data with data brokers
  • Create detailed profiles about you
  • Track you across other websites

Analytics and Tracking

Umami Analytics

We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics platform that we host ourselves. Umami helps us understand how our website is used without compromising your privacy.

What Umami collects:

  • Page views and session data
  • Anonymized IP addresses
  • Browser and device information
  • Site navigation patterns

What makes Umami privacy-friendly:

  • No cookies – We don’t store tracking cookies on your device
  • No personal data – We can’t identify individual users
  • No cross-site tracking – We only see your activity on Record.Fish
  • Self-hosted – Your data never leaves our servers
  • GDPR compliant – No consent banners needed

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console solely to:

  • Monitor our website’s performance in search results
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Understand which searches bring people to our site

This service only processes aggregated, non-personal data about search performance.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Share Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may only share information in these specific circumstances:

  • Legal compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request
  • Safety and security: To protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats
  • Service providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the website (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Public Information

The fishing records database itself contains public information about state fishing records. This data is intended to be publicly accessible and does not contain personal information about individual anglers beyond what’s already part of the public record.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Secure hosting on protected servers
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls limiting who can view data
  • Data encryption for sensitive communications

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Request information about what personal data we have about you
  • Correct any inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Opt-Out Options

You can:

  • Disable JavaScript to prevent analytics tracking
  • Use ad blockers that block analytics scripts
  • Contact us to request removal of your information

No Account Required

Since Record.Fish doesn’t require user accounts, most privacy concerns are automatically minimized. You can use our service without providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Record.Fish is intended for general audiences and does not specifically target children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

International Visitors

Record.Fish is operated from the United States and focuses on US fishing records. If you visit from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be processed in the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your country.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact form submissions: Deleted after resolving your inquiry
  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 2 years for site improvement purposes
  • Public fishing records: Maintained indefinitely as they are public information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice through our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

State-Specific Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don’t sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

Other US States

Residents of other states with privacy laws (Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, etc.) may have similar rights. Contact us for specific information about your state’s requirements.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

Summary

The Bottom Line: Record.Fish is designed to be privacy-friendly by default. We collect minimal information, use privacy-focused analytics, don’t track you across the web, and don’t sell your data. Our goal is to provide a useful fishing records database while respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy is designed to be clear and understandable. If you have questions about any section, please don’t hesitate to contact us.