Last Updated: March 2026
OC Fish & Oyster ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.ocfishandoyster.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Site, including but not limited to:
- Your name and email address when you submit a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter
- Any messages, feedback, or other content you send to us through the Site
- Information you provide when participating in surveys or promotions
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party analytics tools. This may include:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) and screen resolution
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
- Referring URL (the website that directed you to our Site)
- Date and time of each visit
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data and improve your experience on our Site. For more details, see the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site: Ensuring the Site functions properly, loads efficiently, and displays correctly on your device.
- To improve our content: Analyzing usage patterns helps us understand what content is most valuable to our visitors and where we can improve.
- To respond to inquiries: If you contact us through our contact form, we use your information to respond to your questions or concerns.
- To send communications: If you opt in, we may send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may process your data when required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
- To detect and prevent fraud: Protecting our Site from malicious activity, spam, and security threats.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function correctly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors use our Site. These cookies help us understand visitor behavior, including which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay, and how they navigate the Site. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
Advertising and Affiliate Cookies
Our Site contains links to third-party sports betting and gambling websites. When you click on these links, the third-party operators may place cookies on your device to track referrals. These cookies help our affiliate partners attribute your visit to our Site and may be used to deliver relevant advertising.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation or www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including sportsbook operators, betting platforms, and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and information. Many of these links are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you sign up or make a deposit after clicking through from our Site.
Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. Each third-party site has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review those policies before providing any personal information. Clicking on a third-party link does not imply our endorsement of that site's privacy or data handling practices.
The inclusion of affiliate links on our Site does not influence our editorial content or sportsbook rankings. Our reviews and recommendations are based on independent research and testing.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Secure server environments with restricted access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You use our Site and provide information at your own risk.
6. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights include:
Right to Know
You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which that information is collected, the business purpose for collecting the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete
You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law (for example, if the information is necessary to complete a transaction or comply with a legal obligation).
Right to Opt Out of Sale
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If this practice changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide you with a clear opt-out mechanism.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. You will not receive different pricing, a different quality of service, or be denied service for making a privacy request.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a request under the CCPA, please contact us at info@ocfishandoyster.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days as required by law.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. Online gambling is restricted to individuals who meet the minimum legal age in their jurisdiction, which is 21 in most parts of California.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@ocfishandoyster.com so we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@ocfishandoyster.com
- Website: www.ocfishandoyster.com
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.