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1. Introduction
Welcome to FishTank Mastery (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://fishtankmastery.com, watch our YouTube videos, or interact with our content.
Our practices comply with global data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable in the European Union, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII):
When you leave comments or subscribe to our newsletter, you may provide your name, email address, and other contact details voluntarily.Automatically Collected Information:
We collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior.Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content and advertisements.Third-Party Services Data:
We integrate third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, YouTube embeds, Facebook plugins, Pinterest integration, Yandex, and Bing webmaster tools. These services may collect additional data subject to their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us to:
Operate, maintain, and improve our website and content
Personalize your experience and provide relevant information
Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
Communicate with you, including sending newsletters or updates if subscribed
Analyze trends and gather usage statistics
Deliver targeted advertising through platforms like Google Ads
4. Cookies Policy
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them for:
Remembering your preferences
Managing login sessions (if applicable)
Collecting analytics data
Delivering personalized ads
You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our site or deliver services, such as:
Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Yandex, Bing)
Advertising partners (Google Ads)
Social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest)
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely unless you request deletion.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Receive a copy or transfer your data (data portability)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@fishtankmastery.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Third-Party Embedded Content
Content such as videos from YouTube, Facebook posts, and Pinterest pins embedded on our site are governed by the privacy policies of those platforms.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We will notify you by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
FishTank Mastery — Your trusted partner in freshwater aquarium care, committed to transparency and your privacy.
