Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
King Tide Fishing Charters (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (kingtidecharters.com) or book an expedition with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
- Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and billing address provided during the booking or inquiry process.
- Transaction Data: Details about payments (processed securely through our third-party payment gateways) and the specific charters you have booked. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
- Technical Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, time zone setting, and operating system collected via cookies and analytics tracking when you use our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect primarily to fulfill your charter bookings and provide a first-class guest experience. Specifically, we use your data to:
- Process your reservation, deposit, and final payment.
- Communicate with you regarding your booking (e.g., sending confirmation emails, weather updates, and meeting instructions).
- Improve our website, marketing, and customer service.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for marketing purposes. We may share your data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. These include:
- Booking and reservation platforms.
- Payment processing gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
4. Media and Photography
Our crew often takes photographs and videos of the catch and the expedition for use on our website, social media, and marketing materials. If you prefer not to have your image used, please inform your Captain prior to departing the dock, and we will absolutely respect your privacy.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted advertisements. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
6. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. Access to your personal data is limited to employees and contractors who have a business need to know.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
King Tide Fishing Charters
6969 Sea Lion Way, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T4
+1 (250) 944-0876
Email: kingtidefishingcharters@gmail.com