Effective Date: August 17, 2026
White Duck Outdoors (“White Duck Outdoors,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the blog located at blog.whiteduckoutdoors.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit the Site, subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us through the Site.
This Privacy Policy applies to blog.whiteduckoutdoors.com only. Our online store at whiteduckoutdoors.com operates under its own separate privacy policy, which governs any purchases, account information, and checkout data collected there.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter — we collect your email address.
- Contact us through our contact form — we collect your name, email address, subject, and message.
- Leave a comment on a blog post — we collect your name, email address, and, if provided, your website URL. Your IP address and browser user agent string are also collected to help detect spam.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
- Date and time of your visit
We collect this information through cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies, as described in Section 3 below.
Information from Third Parties
Some pages on the Site include content or embeds hosted by third parties, such as an embedded Google Map on our Contact page. These third parties may independently collect information about your visit, such as your IP address, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Send newsletter emails to subscribers who have opted in, including updates on new gear, offers, and blog content
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the visitor experience
- Detect, prevent, and address spam, abuse, technical issues, or security concerns
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Site through analytics tools
- Keep the Site secure
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the Site.
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand Site usage. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and other websites.
4. Third-Party Services
The Site relies on the following categories of third-party services, each of which is governed by its own privacy policy:
- Google Fonts — used to load custom typography on the Site. Loading these fonts may involve your browser connecting to Google’s servers.
- Google Maps — embedded on our Contact page to show our office location.
- Contact Form 7 — the plugin that powers our contact and newsletter forms, which processes the information you submit through those forms.
- Email delivery services — used to send newsletter emails and respond to contact form submissions.
- Social media links — the Site links to our profiles on platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. Clicking these links will take you to third-party platforms governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices of these platforms.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, email delivery, and contact form processing
- Legal authorities, if required to do so by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of White Duck Outdoors, our visitors, or others
6. Data Retention
We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely so that follow-up comments can be recognized and approved automatically, rather than being held in a moderation queue.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent, for example by unsubscribing from our newsletter at any time using the link included in every email
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion of that information. If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed above.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to other websites, including our online store at whiteduckoutdoors.com and the social media platforms referenced in Section 4. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any linked websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out through our Contact page or contact us directly:
White Duck Outdoors 1215 Livingston Ave, Ste 4 North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Email: info@whiteduckoutdoors.com Phone: (888) 519-8368
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.