Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WildNotch.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information. By using this Site you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter or regulatory update alerts.
• Contact information — name and email address if you submit a contact form inquiry.
• Account information — if you create an account, we collect your email address and a hashed password. We do not store plaintext passwords.
• License wallet data — if you use the license wallet feature, we store the license details you voluntarily enter. This data is associated with your account and visible only to you.

Information collected automatically

• Log data — IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate analytics.
• Cookies — we use essential session cookies required for site functionality and, where consent is given, analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.
• Analytics — we use Google Analytics 4, which may set its own cookies and collect anonymized usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy for details. IP anonymization is enabled.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Site and its features.
• To send email newsletters and regulatory update alerts that you have requested (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• To respond to your contact form inquiries.
• To maintain the security and integrity of the Site.
• To analyze aggregate usage patterns and improve content.
• To comply with applicable law and enforce our Terms of Use.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Site to function (session management, CSRF protection). Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand Site usage patterns. May be disabled via your browser or a cookie opt-out tool.
• Affiliate tracking cookies — set by affiliate networks when you click an affiliate link. See our Affiliates page for details.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google Analytics — website analytics with IP anonymization enabled.
• Affiliate networks — we participate in affiliate programs with Amazon Associates and various outdoor retailer affiliate programs. These services may place cookies when you click affiliate links.
• Email service provider — used to send newsletters and alerts to subscribers who have opted in.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time via our contact page.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability — request your data in a portable format.
• Opt-out of marketing — unsubscribe from any email communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email.

To exercise these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. We do not sell personal information. California residents may request to know what personal information we have collected, request deletion, and opt out of any future sale (though we do not currently sell data). To submit a CCPA request, contact us.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed password storage, and access controls. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will send notice to newsletter subscribers.

12. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us.