Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Glacier Bite is an informational project about winter ice fishing routines, field notes and travel logs that are not limited to any specific country. We do not operate a user account system and we do not offer direct online sales on this website.

You can contact us regarding this Privacy Policy at: hello@glacierbite.com.

2. Information we may collect

When you visit this website, we may process limited categories of information so that the site can function correctly and we can understand how it is used.

2.1. Information you provide voluntarily

You may choose to contact us by email or through any communication channel we provide. In that case we will process the information you include in your message, such as:

• Your name or nickname.
• Your email address and any other contact details you share.
• The content of your message and any attachments.

2.2. Information collected automatically

Like many websites, we may collect basic technical data when you access the site. This can include:

• IP address and approximate region based on that address.
• Browser type, operating system and device information.
• Date, time and duration of your visit.
• Pages, sections and files you view or download.

2.3. Cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to keep the website secure, remember basic preferences (for example, language) and understand anonymous usage patterns. Where required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

3. How we use your information

We may use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain and improve this website and its content.
• To respond to your questions, comments and support requests.
• To protect the security of the website and prevent abuse or misuse.
• To generate anonymous statistics about how visitors use the site.
• To comply with legal obligations that apply to us.

We do not use your information to build hidden marketing profiles, and we do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal bases for processing

Depending on your location and the applicable data protection laws, we may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent — for example where local law requires consent for certain analytics or cookies.
• Legitimate interests — such as keeping the website secure, improving our content and communicating with people who contact us.
• Legal obligations — when we must keep or provide information in order to meet regulatory or legal requirements.

5. Sharing and transfers

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes. We may share information in the following limited situations:

• With service providers that host our website or help us operate it, under appropriate contractual safeguards.
• When required by law, regulation, court order or lawful request from public authorities.
• When necessary to protect our rights, safety, property or that of others.

Because Glacier Bite is not tied to a specific country, your information may be processed in different locations. Where required, we will take reasonable steps to ensure an adequate level of protection for international transfers.

6. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as long as required by applicable law. The exact retention period may depend on the context, such as:

• How long we need to keep email correspondence to respond or follow up.
• How long logs are needed for security and troubleshooting.
• Whether we must keep certain records to comply with legal obligations.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live and which laws apply, you may have certain rights over your personal information, such as:

• The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion of your data in certain situations.
• The right to object to or restrict specific types of processing, including for direct marketing where applicable.
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@glacierbite.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

8. Children’s privacy

This website is intended for adults and older teenagers interested in winter ice fishing. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below the minimum age defined by applicable law. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us so that we can delete it.

9. Links to other sites

Our content may include links to third-party websites, services or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our website, our practices or applicable law. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when the most recent version took effect.

If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice on the website or by other reasonable means.

11. How to contact us

If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us at:

Email: hello@glacierbite.com