Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Introduction

Welcome to BassFishingTips.net (the "Site"), owned and operated by Kindlewood Outdoors, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our Site and AI-powered Lake Intelligence Report tools, how we use that information, and your rights regarding your data.

By using BassFishingTips.net, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use our AI Lake Intelligence Report tools, we collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

  • Name: To personalize your report experience
  • Email Address: To deliver your AI-generated reports and send transactional communications
  • Fishing Preferences: Lake name, trip dates, skill level, target species, and other fishing-related data you input to generate personalized reports
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (see Third-Party Services below). We never see or store your credit card numbers.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, referring websites
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address (anonymized)
  • Analytics Data: We use basic analytics to understand how visitors use our Site and improve user experience

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide basic website functionality. We do NOT use third-party advertising cookies or extensive tracking.

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly (e.g., maintaining your session while using our AI tools).

Analytics Cookies: We use basic analytics to understand site traffic patterns and improve our services. These analytics are configured to respect user privacy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

  • Generate and deliver AI-powered Lake Intelligence Reports customized to your fishing needs
  • Process payments for paid report tiers
  • Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
  • Send transactional emails (report delivery, payment confirmations)

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms and report quality
  • Understand which lakes and fishing conditions are most commonly researched
  • Enhance user experience based on how anglers interact with our tools
  • Develop new features and services based on user needs

Communications

  • Send you the AI reports you requested
  • Notify you of technical issues or service changes
  • Respond to your support requests

Legal Compliance

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect our rights and the rights of our users

Important: We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. We do NOT share your email address with marketing partners. We do NOT send promotional emails unless you explicitly opt in.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate BassFishingTips.net. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

Stripe (Payment Processing)

All payment transactions are processed through Stripe, Inc. We never see, store, or have access to your credit card numbers. When you make a payment, your payment information goes directly to Stripe's secure servers.

Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

Microsoft Azure (Hosting)

Our Site is hosted on Microsoft Azure servers located in the United States. Azure provides enterprise-grade security and data protection.

Azure Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement

Bunny.net (Content Delivery Network)

We use Bunny.net CDN to deliver site content quickly and efficiently. Bunny.net may collect basic technical information about your connection to optimize content delivery.

Bunny.net Privacy Policy: https://bunny.net/privacy

Anthropic Claude AI (Report Generation)

Our AI Lake Intelligence Reports are generated using Claude AI by Anthropic. When you request a report, the fishing data you provide (lake name, dates, conditions, etc.) is sent to Anthropic's API for processing. Anthropic does not use your data to train their models.

Anthropic Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy

N8N (Workflow Automation)

We use N8N to automate the workflow between payment processing (Stripe) and report generation (Claude AI). N8N processes your request data to coordinate these services but does not store your information long-term.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Report Data: We retain the reports you generate for as long as you maintain an active relationship with our Site. This allows you to access your past reports.
  • Email Addresses: We retain your email address to deliver reports and transactional communications. You can request deletion at any time.
  • Payment Records: Payment transaction records are retained for 7 years to comply with financial record-keeping requirements.
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement purposes.

If you request deletion of your data (see Your Rights below), we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

  • HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL
  • Secure Hosting: Our infrastructure is hosted on Microsoft Azure with enterprise-grade security controls
  • Payment Security: Credit card processing is handled entirely by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor
  • Access Controls: We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only
  • No Credit Card Storage: We never store credit card information on our servers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access Your Data

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Contact us at info@bassfishingtips.net with "Data Access Request" in the subject line.

Request Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information at any time. We will comply with your request within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information. Email us at info@bassfishingtips.net with "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line.

Correct Your Information

If any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction. Contact us at info@bassfishingtips.net.

Opt Out of Communications

You can opt out of receiving transactional emails by contacting us, though this may limit our ability to deliver reports to you. We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in, and you can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request disclosure of what personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
  • Right to Opt Out: We do not sell your personal information, so there is nothing to opt out of in this regard
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@bassfishingtips.net with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restriction: Restrict how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@bassfishingtips.net with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.

Children's Privacy

BassFishingTips.net is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@bassfishingtips.net, and we will delete such information from our systems.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • BardeRodz (custom fishing rods)
  • Kindlewood Cares (nonprofit organization)
  • Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)
  • External fishing resources and data sources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you via email if the changes are material (for users who have provided email addresses)
  • Post a notice on our homepage if the changes significantly affect how we handle your data

Your continued use of BassFishingTips.net after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to interpret them. We use minimal tracking as described in this policy.

International Data Transfers

BassFishingTips.net is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and central database are located. Data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: info@bassfishingtips.net
Business Name: Kindlewood Outdoors, LLC
Website: https://www.bassfishingtips.net

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.