Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2024. Lake Stream Outfitters LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Montana-based outfitting business providing guided fly fishing services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us.
 

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through www.lakestreamoutfitters.com, as well as through phone calls, email communications, booking inquiries, and trip participation.
 

By contacting us, booking a trip, or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
 

1. Information We Collect

Because bookings are taken by phone and email, we collect only the information necessary to safely and legally conduct guided fishing trips.
 

Information You May Provide:

• Full name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Mailing address

• Trip details and participant information

• Emergency contact information

• Payment details (when applicable)

• Signed liability waivers and acknowledgments
   

Automatically Collected Information:

When visiting our Website, we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Website usage data

• Cookies and analytics data

We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal data.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to trip inquiries

• Scheduling and confirming bookings

• Communicating trip logistics and safety information

• Processing deposits and payments

• Maintaining legally required outfitter records

• Sending optional updates or promotions (if consented)
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
 

3. Montana Legal Disclosure

Lake Stream Outfitters operates under the laws of the State of Montana. Personal information collected in connection with guided trips may be retained as required by:

• Montana outfitter licensing regulations

• Insurance compliance requirements

• Safety documentation standards

• Tax and accounting laws
   

Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for business and legal compliance.
 

4. SMS / Text Messaging Communications

If you provide a mobile phone number, we may send text messages related to:

• Booking confirmations

• Weather updates

• Trip logistics

• Safety communications
   

We will not send marketing text messages without express consent.
 

You may opt out of non-essential text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us directly.

Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.
 

5. Liability Waivers & Safety Documentation

All guided participants are required to sign a liability waiver and assumption-of-risk agreement prior to participation.
 

Personal information contained within waivers:

• Is collected for legal protection and insurance purposes

• Is stored securely

• Is not publicly disclosed
   

Waivers may be retained as required by Montana law and our insurance carrier.
 

6. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our Website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

• Improve performance

• Understand visitor behavior

• Enhance user experience
   

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
 

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect

• The right to request deletion of personal information

• The right to request disclosure of data categories collected

• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information
   

Lake Stream Outfitters does not sell personal information.
 

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at:

[Insert Business Email]
[Insert Phone Number]

We will verify your identity before processing requests as required by law.
 

8. GDPR Notice for International Visitors

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom:
 

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity (to provide guided services)

• Legitimate business interests

• Legal compliance

• Your consent (where applicable)
   

Your GDPR Rights:

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time
   

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
 

Please note that personal data may be stored and processed in the United States.
 

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed completely secure.
 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 without parental supervision and consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate authorization.
 

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill booking obligations

• Maintain required outfitter records

• Comply with tax and insurance requirements

• Resolve disputes
   

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
 

13. Contact Information

Lakestream Outfitters
Whitefish, Montana
Email: mttrout20@gmail.com
Phone: (406) 250-2018
 

For privacy-related questions or formal requests, please contact us directly.