Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01-01-2026
At Pontoon Guide, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding your data. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
When you visit Pontoon Guide, we may automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages you view on the site, and the date and time of your visit. You may also voluntarily provide information, such as your email address when subscribing to newsletters or your contact details when using our contact form. This information helps us improve your experience and respond to your inquiries.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to enhance the content and functionality of the website, respond to inquiries, send newsletters or updates if you have opted in, and understand site usage trends to continuously improve the visitor experience.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to ensure the website runs smoothly and securely. These services may collect technical information about your visit, such as IP address and browser type.
We use Cloudflare to protect the website against security threats and to optimize performance. Our hosting provider may also collect server logs for maintenance and monitoring purposes.
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage and improve content. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about your visits, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site. This information does not identify individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Our website may display ads from third-party advertising networks, such as Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits or interests. We do not control the data collected by these networks. You can opt out of personalized ads through the Google Ads Settings page.
We may also use other third-party services to support the website, including email delivery, performance monitoring, and technical support. These services may collect limited data to provide their services.
Affiliate Links
Some links on Pontoon Guide are affiliate links, including links to Amazon. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the site may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the site, allow us to create new guides, and update existing content. Product recommendations and links are included only when they are relevant to the topic being discussed. Our goal is to provide helpful and honest information for pontoon boat owners. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who assist with website analytics, hosting, technical support, or tracking affiliate sales. All third parties are required to comply with applicable privacy laws and maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Children’s Privacy
Pontoon Guide is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately via our Contact page.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include accessing the information we hold about you, requesting corrections or deletion of your data, and opting out of certain types of data collection, such as cookies or newsletters. To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to keep your information secure, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. By using this site, you acknowledge this limitation.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
Pontoon Guide may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective Date at the top will reflect the latest update. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the practices of Pontoon Guide, please contact Fred Miller via our Contact page.