Privacy policy
This policy explains what information Your First Paddle ("we", "us") collects when you use this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
- Usage information. Like most websites, we automatically collect information your browser sends when you visit: your IP address and approximate location, browser and device type, the pages you view, the page that referred you, the links you click, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies. We and our analytics provider use cookies and similar technologies to recognize repeat visits and measure how the site is used.
- Information you send us. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you include in the message.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain and improve the website
- To understand which pages and product links readers find useful
- To measure and report on affiliate links
- To detect and prevent abuse, fraud and technical problems
- To reply when you contact us
Analytics and affiliate links
We use Google Analytics to measure site traffic. Google collects and processes data under Google's privacy policy.
Product links on this site are affiliate links. When you follow one, we record the click and you are taken to the seller's website, such as Amazon, which collects information under its own privacy policy and may use cookies to credit the referral to us.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers that help us run the site, such as hosting and analytics, and when required by law or to protect our rights.
Your choices
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics with Google's opt-out browser add-on. Our analytics is also not loaded when your browser sends a Do Not Track signal.
- You can ask what personal information we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, by emailing us.
Data retention
We keep information for as long as it is needed for the purposes described here, or as required by law.
Children
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect when they are posted on this page.
Contact
Questions or requests: [email protected].