Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025

Paddle Find ("we," "us," or "our") operates paddlefind.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Email Addresses: When you subscribe to our free newsletter, we collect your email address through our membership platform.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your visit, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring website through Google Analytics.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our newsletter and updates (only if you subscribe)
  • Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our content
  • Maintain and optimize site performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics
  • Improve site functionality

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

Ghost

We use Ghost for newsletter management and membership functionality. Email addresses collected through newsletter signups are stored on Ghost's servers. Ghost's privacy policy is available at ghost.org/privacy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Our Site may contain affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Unsubscribe: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send
  • Opt-out: Disable cookies through your browser settings

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Users

Paddle Find is based in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@paddlefind.com