Effective Date: October 23, 2026

Eight Weight is a fly-fishing media publication operated by Northeast Ohio Angling LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when visitors access northeastohioangling.com, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that visitors voluntarily submit through our website, including:

• Email addresses provided when subscribing to our newsletter.

• Names, email addresses, and messages submitted through contact forms.

• Information included in editorial inquiries or contributor submissions.

Website Usage Information

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which collects certain technical and usage information to operate the website and provide analytics. This may include IP addresses, browser and device information, approximate location, pages visited, and referral sources.

2. How We Use Information

We use information collected through our website to:

• Deliver requested newsletters and publication updates.

• Respond to inquiries and editorial submissions.

• Understand website traffic and reader engagement.

• Improve our website and editorial content.

• Maintain website functionality and security.

• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell our newsletter subscriber lists or personal information.

3. Newsletter Subscriptions

Our newsletter is managed through Squarespace Email Campaigns.

Visitors who subscribe may receive new article announcements, fly-fishing tips, videos, publication updates, and occasional information about relevant collaborations.

Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

We do not automatically subscribe visitors to unrelated mailing lists.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Squarespace's built-in analytics and cookies to support website functionality, security, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

Visitors are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows them to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage their preferences.

Non-essential cookies are configured to require consent through Squarespace's privacy settings.

Visitors may also adjust cookie settings through their browsers.

We use Google Search Console to understand how our website appears in Google Search. We have not configured Google Analytics through Squarespace's built-in Google Analytics integration.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following services in connection with our website:

• Squarespace: Website hosting, analytics, contact forms, and newsletter management.

• Google Search Console: Website search performance monitoring.

Our content may also link to external publications, manufacturers, retailers, social media platforms, and video services. Those websites operate under their own privacy policies.

6. Brand Partnerships and Affiliate Links

Eight Weight may publish gear reviews, sponsored content, and material involving outdoor-industry partners.

Some content may contain affiliate links that direct visitors to third-party websites. Those websites may collect information independently under their own privacy policies.

Relevant commercial relationships will be disclosed where required.

7. Information Sharing

We share information with service providers as necessary to operate our website, deliver newsletters, and respond to inquiries.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the security and integrity of our services.

We do not sell subscriber email addresses to advertisers.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide requested services, maintain our records, and meet applicable legal obligations.

We use reasonable measures to protect information, although no internet-based service can guarantee complete security.

9. Your Privacy Choices

Visitors may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.

Visitors may also manage their cookie preferences through the website's cookie controls.

10. Children's Privacy

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

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take appropriate steps to delete the information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our publication, services, and data practices evolve.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests involving personal information, please contact us through the Contact page at northeastohioangling.com.

Eight Weight

A publication of Northeast Ohio Angling LLC