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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Learn 2 Fish With Us. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our events, or interact with our organization.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Contact us through our website contact form
  • Register for events or volunteer opportunities
  • Make a donation
  • Participate in our programs

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Emergency contact information
  • Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)

Information Collected from Minors

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at captaingreg@learn2fishwithus.com so we can delete such information.

Volunteer Background Checks

For the safety of our event attendees, all volunteers are required to undergo background checks through Protect Youth Sports (https://www.protectyouthsports.com/). Information collected for this purpose is handled in accordance with Protect Youth Sports’ privacy practices and applicable laws.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Time zone
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. You can learn more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about events, programs, and updates
  • Process donations through PayPal
  • Coordinate volunteer opportunities and manage event registrations through SignUp Genius (https://www.signupgenius.com/)
  • Send newsletters and marketing communications via Benchmark Email (https://www.benchmarkemail.com/)
  • Conduct background checks on volunteers to ensure participant safety
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your information:

Email Marketing

Benchmark Email – We use Benchmark for email marketing and newsletter distribution. Your email address and related information are subject to Benchmark’s Privacy Policy, which you can review at: https://www.benchmarkemail.com/privacy-policy

Event and Volunteer Registration

SignUp Genius – We use SignUp Genius to manage volunteer sign-ups and event registrations. Information you provide through SignUp Genius is subject to their privacy practices.

Background Checks

Protect Youth Sports – We use Protect Youth Sports to conduct background checks on all volunteers. Information provided for background checks is handled according to their privacy policy and applicable legal requirements.

Payment Processing

PayPal – All donations are processed securely through PayPal. We do not store your payment information on our servers. PayPal’s privacy practices govern how your payment information is handled.

Analytics

Google Analytics and Google Search Console – We use these services to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies primarily through Google Analytics to track activity on our website and improve user experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including YouTube and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Photography and Media

We may take photographs and videos at our events for use in marketing, on our website, and on social media. All photos and media content created by Learn 2 Fish With Us are copyrighted and protected. By participating in our events, you consent to the use of your likeness in our promotional materials unless you notify us otherwise in writing.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Generally, we retain records for a period of seven (7) years in accordance with standard nonprofit record-keeping practices and tax requirements.

Volunteer background check information is retained in accordance with applicable legal requirements and our safety protocols.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You may opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Learn 2 Fish With Us
Greg Karch
Email: captaingreg@learn2fishwithus.com
Phone: (920) 213-0373

Learn 2 Fish With Us is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.