Privacy Policy

The Paddling Hub ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at https://thepaddlinghub.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account, submit a location, or contact us, you may provide information such as your name and email address. We only collect what is necessary to provide the service you requested.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and how you navigate the site
• Device type, browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Approximate geographic location (city or region level, not precise location)
• Referring website or search terms that brought you to our site

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the site
• Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve the experience
• Respond to your inquiries and location submissions
• Display relevant advertising to support the free operation of the site

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used before arriving. Google's use of this data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Authentication

We use Clerk for account authentication. When you create an account or sign in, Clerk processes your authentication data in accordance with their privacy policy.

Affiliate Links

Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate partners (such as Amazon, REI, and others) have their own privacy policies governing your interaction with their sites.

Cookies

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

• Analytics: Understanding site usage patterns
• Advertising: Serving and measuring the effectiveness of ads
• Authentication: Keeping you signed in to your account
• Preferences: Remembering your settings and choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.

Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@thepaddlinghub.com.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Data Security

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@thepaddlinghub.com.