Privacy Policy

What Information Pelican Kayak Collects When You Visit Our Site

Pelican Kayak collects information to operate our fishing and recreational kayak website, respond to your questions, and deliver a better experience for paddlers exploring our collection.

Information you provide directly:

• Your name and email address when you submit a contact form or subscribe to Pelican Kayak updates and fishing kayak guides.

Information collected automatically:

• Device type, browser, operating system, IP address, approximate location, pages visited on our kayak site, time spent on each page, and referral source — collected via cookies and analytics tools.

Information from third parties:

• Affiliate tracking data from Amazon Associates when you click through to purchase a Pelican kayak or accessory on Amazon.com.
• Analytics data from Google Analytics measuring how paddlers interact with our fishing kayak guides and product pages.

How Pelican Kayak Uses Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve Pelican Kayak’s website and product guides for anglers, families, and recreational paddlers.
• Respond to your inquiries about our fishing kayaks, tandem kayaks, and accessories.
• Send you updates, new product announcements, and fishing kayak content if you’ve opted in to receive communications from Pelican Kayak.
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior to understand which kayak models and guides resonate most with our community.
• Comply with legal obligations and maintain security across our kayak website.
• Track affiliate referrals when you purchase Pelican kayaks through our Amazon Associates links.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies Pelican Kayak Uses

Pelican Kayak uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how paddlers engage with our fishing and recreational kayak content:

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality — navigating between kayak categories, submitting contact forms, and accessing product pages.

Analytics cookies: Google Analytics tracks how you use Pelican Kayak’s site — which kayak models you view, how long you spend reading fishing guides, and where you came from. This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us improve our kayak content.

Advertising cookies: Amazon Associates uses cookies to attribute qualifying kayak purchases to our affiliate links when you shop on Amazon.com after visiting Pelican Kayak.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our kayak website.

How Pelican Kayak Shares Your Information

Pelican Kayak may share your information with:

• Service providers: Hosting companies, email platforms, and analytics tools that help us operate our fishing kayak site and deliver content to paddlers.
• Amazon.com: As part of the Amazon Associates Program, when you click our kayak product links and make a purchase, Amazon receives data to process your order and attribute the referral to Pelican Kayak.
• Law enforcement or government authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Pelican Kayak and our community.
• Acquirers: In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition involving Pelican Kayak.

Pelican Kayak does not sell your personal information to third parties.

How Pelican Kayak Protects Your Data

Pelican Kayak implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption for data transmission on our kayak website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we work diligently to safeguard your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights When You Use Pelican Kayak

All users have the right to:

• Access the personal information Pelican Kayak holds about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications from Pelican Kayak.
• Request restriction of how we process your data.

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA residents):

• Right to access, rectification, and erasure of your data.
• Right to restrict processing and data portability.
• Right to object to processing of your information by Pelican Kayak.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe Pelican Kayak has violated your privacy rights.

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California residents):

• Know what personal information Pelican Kayak collects and how it’s used.
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Limit use of sensitive personal information.
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights under California law.

Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA):

• Rights to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising, substantially similar to CCPA rights, subject to state-specific provisions.

How to exercise your rights: Submit a request by email to the address listed in the Contact section below, or use the contact form on Pelican Kayak’s website. We will respond within 30–45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests related to your Pelican Kayak account or data.

Pelican Kayak and Children’s Privacy

Pelican Kayak is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided Pelican Kayak with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address below and we will promptly delete it in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Third-Party Links on Pelican Kayak

Pelican Kayak contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party websites where you can purchase fishing kayaks, accessories, and gear. Pelican Kayak is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit after leaving Pelican Kayak.

International Data Transfers and Pelican Kayak

Pelican Kayak operates in the United States. If you access our fishing kayak website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. We take steps to ensure adequate protections are in place for such transfers, in compliance with applicable law.

How Long Pelican Kayak Retains Your Data

Pelican Kayak retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions related to kayak inquiries are typically retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is governed by Google’s data retention policies.

Email Communications from Pelican Kayak

If you subscribe to Pelican Kayak communications, you will receive periodic emails about new fishing kayak models, recreational kayak guides, tandem kayak tips, and updates from our team. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly at the address below.

Do Not Track Signals and Pelican Kayak

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. At this time, Pelican Kayak does not respond to Do Not Track signals. We continue to collect information as described in this Privacy Policy to improve your experience browsing our fishing and recreational kayak content.

Changes to Pelican Kayak’s Privacy Policy

Pelican Kayak may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or new features on our kayak website. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated with reasonable notice through our website or email. Continued use of Pelican Kayak after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about personal information Pelican Kayak has shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, contact us at the address below.

Consent to Pelican Kayak’s Privacy Practices

By using Pelican Kayak’s website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Pelican Kayak About Your Privacy

To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions about this Privacy Policy, contact Pelican Kayak at: