Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: January 1, 2026Crystal Coast Compass (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit www.crystaloastcompass.com.

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     1. Information We Collect. We may collect the following types of information: Personal Information• Name• Email address• Phone number (if voluntarily provided)This information is collected when you:• Subscribe to our newsletter• Contact us• Submit forms on our website Automatically Collected Information. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:• IP address• Browser type• Device information• Pages visited• Time spent on pages• Referring website. This data helps us understand visitor behavior and improve our site.

      2. How We Use Your Information. We use collected information to:• Send weekly fishing reports and updates• Respond to inquiries• Improve website functionality• Analyze site traffic• Communicate about featured content or partners. We do not sell your personal information.

      3. Email Communications. If you subscribe to our email list:• You may receive fishing  reports and coastal updates• You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails• We use secure email marketing services to manage communications. We respect your inbox and do not send spam.

      4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies. Crystal Coast Compass may use cookies and similar technologies to:• Enhance user experience• Analyze website traffic• Remember visitor preferences. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

      5. Third-Party Services. We may use trusted third-party services such as: • Wix (website hosting)• Google Analytics• Google Workspace• Google Voice• Email marketing platforms. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. .We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

      6. Affiliate & Sponsored Content Disclosure. Crystal Coast Compass may feature sponsored content, partner listings, or affiliate links. If you click on certain links or engage with partners, we may earn compensation. Such relationships do not influence editorial integrity.

      7. Data Security. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission can be guaranteed completely secure. By using this website, you acknowledge this risk .

      8. Children’s Privacy. This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

      9. External Links. Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

      10. Your Rights. You may:• Request access to your personal data• Request correction or deletion• Unsubscribe from email communications. To make such a request, contact us at:info@crystalcoastcompass.com

      11. Updates to This Policy. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

      12. Contact Us. Crystal Coast Compass, LLC, Serving the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Email: info@crystalcoastcompass.com. Phone: 252-219-0001