Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Automatically collected information: When you visit New Jersey Anglers (“newjerseyanglers.com”, “the Site”), we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (city/region level from IP address)
• Referring website or search terms

Information you provide: If you use our contact form or advertiser inquiry form, we collect the information you submit (name, email, message content).

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government-issued IDs.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and improve the Site
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms
• To display relevant advertisements

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about your visit. This data is processed by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

5. Amazon Associates

New Jersey Anglers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon affiliate link on this Site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

The Site fetches real-time data from government agencies including NOAA, USGS, and the National Weather Service. These requests are made server-side and do not share your personal information with those agencies. We also use Google Fonts, which may log your IP address per Google Fonts Privacy.

8. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months). Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, then deleted.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 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 and we will delete it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.

11. 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. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact page.