Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 11, 2026
Beginners Fish Keepers respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit BeginnersFishKeepers.com and how that information may be used.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide your name, email address, and message when using our contact form.
This information is used only to read and respond to your message. Please do not use the contact form for routine aquarium questions. Fishkeeping questions should be posted in one of our Facebook groups so Rick Sr. or other members can help.
We do not sell or rent the personal information you submit through the contact form.
Information Collected Automatically
Our website and hosting provider may automatically collect limited technical information, including:
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of a visit
- Referring website
This information may be used for website security, troubleshooting, and understanding how visitors use the site. Websites and hosting systems commonly collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and visit information.
Cookies
BeginnersFishKeepers.com and services used by the website may use cookies or similar technology to help the site function properly, remember preferences, improve performance, and understand website traffic.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website work.
Third-Party Websites
Our website contains links to other websites and services, including Facebook groups, Facebook pages, social-media websites, aquarium retailers, and other resources.
When you follow an outside link, that website’s own privacy policy applies. Beginners Fish Keepers is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
Affiliate Links
Some pages may contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, Beginners Fish Keepers may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate companies and retailers may use cookies or similar technology to track qualifying visits and purchases.
Children’s Privacy
BeginnersFishKeepers.com is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Anyone under 13 should not submit information through the contact form without permission from a parent or legal guardian. COPPA places special requirements on websites directed to children under 13 or websites that knowingly collect their personal information.
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
We retain contact messages only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain records, or meet legal obligations.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the website, its services, or applicable requirements change. The updated date at the top of this page will show when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be submitted through our Get in Touch page:
https://beginnersfishkeepers.com/contact/