Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2025
Trout Stalker (“we”, “us”, or “our”) provides tools for tracking and receiving notifications about trout stocking activity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and related services (“Service”).
Information We Collect
When you use the Service or subscribe to notifications, we may collect:
- Your email address
- Your alert preferences (e.g., selected waterbodies)
- Basic logging or diagnostic information to improve reliability or detect abuse
We do not collect names, physical addresses, phone numbers, or payment information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide core Service functionality
- Send transactional emails such as confirmations and stocking alerts
- Improve Service performance and reliability
- Detect or prevent misuse and security issues
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. We also do not send advertising, promotional, or marketing emails. Email communication is limited to transactional messages you request as part of using the Service.
Cookies and Tracking
The Service does not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising or analytics. If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated before such technologies are introduced.
Email Delivery Providers
We use reputable third-party processors such as Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) to deliver emails. These providers may temporarily store or process your email address and message content as required to complete delivery.
Data Retention
We retain your email address and alert preferences only while your subscription remains active. If you unsubscribe, we stop sending alerts and may delete or anonymize your data after a reasonable period unless required for operational or legal reasons.
Your Choices
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
- You may request deletion of your stored information by contacting us.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your information. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, but we limit access and rely on trusted infrastructure providers.
Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us and we will remove it.
International Use
The Service operates from the United States. If you access it from another region, you consent to the processing and storage of your information in the United States and any region where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes are made, we may notify you by email or by posting a notice on the website.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: support@troutstalker.com