Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Welcome to the official website of Captain Jake Anderson. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase merchandise, contact us, or interact with our services.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, including:

Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information provided through forms or correspondence.
Order Information: Billing and shipping addresses, purchase details, and information necessary to process merchandise orders.
Payment Information: Payments are handled by third-party payment processors. We do not directly store complete credit card information.
Communication Information: Messages, inquiries, and other information you share when contacting us.
Technical Information: IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, and other website usage information collected through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for legitimate website and business purposes, including:

Processing and fulfilling merchandise orders.
Responding to fan messages, business inquiries, sponsorship proposals, and appearance requests.
Providing customer support and communicating about purchases.
Maintaining, improving, and securing our website.
Understanding website traffic and visitor preferences.
Sending newsletters, promotional materials, or updates when you have opted to receive them.
Complying with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.

3. Merchandise Purchases and Payment Processing

Our website offers official merchandise related to Captain Jake Anderson and the F/V Cornelia Marie.

When purchasing merchandise, personal information necessary for processing and fulfilling your order may be shared with trusted third-party providers, including payment processors, shipping companies, and merchandise fulfillment services.

These providers process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable data protection requirements.

We do not directly store complete payment card details.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve the browsing experience, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

Cookies may include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website and online store to function correctly.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and improve performance.
Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and improve the overall browsing experience.
Marketing Cookies: Where implemented, help measure advertising effectiveness or provide relevant promotional content.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be used after obtaining your consent.

You may manage your cookie preferences through our website's cookie settings, where available, or through your browser settings.

5. Social Media and External Links

Our website contains links to Captain Jake Anderson's official social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as other external websites.

While our website provides information, news, and updates about Jake, his career, and the fishing industry, his social media accounts serve as an additional platform for sharing recent updates and connecting personally with fans.

When visiting these external platforms, their respective privacy policies and data collection practices apply.

We are not responsible for the privacy policies, security, or content of third-party websites.

6. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes without an appropriate legal basis.

We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our website and business, including:

Website hosting and technical support providers.
Payment processing services.
Merchandise fulfillment and shipping companies.
Email communication and customer service providers.
Website analytics providers.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to prevent fraudulent or unlawful activity.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including processing orders, responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, and complying with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
Object to or restrict certain types of personal information processing.
Request a copy of your information in a portable format.
Withdraw previously given consent.
Opt out of promotional emails at any time.

Residents of the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and certain U.S. states may have additional rights under applicable privacy legislation.

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your relevant data protection authority.

10. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or similar legislation applies, we process personal information on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: To process purchases, fulfill merchandise orders, and provide requested services.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain website security, respond to inquiries, and operate and improve our business, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Consent: For optional marketing communications and non-essential cookies where consent is required.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable tax, accounting, consumer protection, and other legal requirements.

11. International Data Transfers

Because our website may serve visitors worldwide, personal information may be processed or stored in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States.

Where required by applicable data protection laws, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without the necessary parental consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact us using the details below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, business practices, or applicable laws.

Any changes will be published on this page, accompanied by an updated revision date.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy occasionally.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact:

Captain Jake Anderson — Official Website

Website: www.captainjakeanderson.com

Email: info@captainjakeanderson.com

Business Operator: Medusa ACL LLC

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries in accordance with applicable laws.