Sunset on Grand Traverse Bay

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: December 2024

TC Bass Destination Charters, LLC respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or book our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you book a trip or contact us, we may collect:

  • • Name
  • • Email address
  • • Phone number
  • • Mailing address
  • • Payment information (processed securely by Square, Venmo, or PayPal)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • • IP address
  • • Browser type and version
  • • Operating system
  • • Pages viewed and time spent
  • • Referring website
  • • Device information

How We Use Your Information

Process and confirm bookings
Communicate about your trip
Send booking confirmations
Process payments
Respond to inquiries
Send marketing (with consent)
Improve our website
Analyze website traffic
Comply with legal obligations

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you promotional emails about special offers, fishing reports, and updates. You can opt out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email or contacting us at derick881@gmail.com.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

Service Providers

Third parties who help us operate:

  • • Payment processors (Square, Venmo, PayPal)
  • • Email service providers
  • • Website hosting (Vercel)
  • • Analytics (Google Analytics)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

Data Security & Retention

Security Measures

  • • Secure payment processing through third-party providers
  • • SSL encryption on our website
  • • Limited access to personal information

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to:

  • • Provide our services
  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Resolve disputes
  • • Enforce our agreements

Booking records are typically retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes.

Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at derick881@gmail.com

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., FishingBooker, Michigan DNR). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

California Residents

California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and request deletion.

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Required

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function properly. Enable core features like page navigation and secure areas. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Analytics

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics which collects data about page views, time on site, and user behavior.

Functional

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience, such as dismissed popups or preferred settings.

Marketing

Marketing Cookies

With your consent, may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

ProviderPurposeMore Info
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VercelWebsite hostingPrivacy Policy
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Google CalendarBooking integrationPrivacy Policy

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Control cookies through your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics Opt-Out →

Note: If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Questions About Your Privacy?

Contact us at 231-883-2200 or derick881@gmail.com

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