Privacy Policy

Overview

FishCheat (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates fishcheat.com, a Utah fishing spot finder that aggregates public data from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), USGS, and open weather services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the limited data we collect.

Information We Collect

FishCheat does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the site. The following data may be collected automatically:

• •Usage data — Pages visited, time on site, and general location (country/region) via Google Analytics. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
• •Device data — Browser type, operating system, and screen size, used to improve site compatibility.
• •Theme preference — Your light/dark theme choice is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. It never leaves your device.

Cookies

We use the following cookies and similar technologies:

• •Google Analytics — Analytical cookies to understand site traffic. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
• •Google Maps — Functional cookies required to display the interactive fishing map.

Affiliate Links

FishCheat participates in affiliate advertising programs. When you click a “Recommended Gear” link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliated links are marked with rel="sponsored" attributes. Our gear recommendations are based on relevance to the fish species and water conditions at each location — not commission rates.

Third-Party Services

FishCheat uses the following third-party services, each subject to their own privacy policies:

• •Google Maps — Interactive map and directions. Google Privacy Policy
• •Google Analytics — Site usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• •Supabase — Database hosting for fishing spot data. Supabase Privacy Policy
• •Open-Meteo — Weather data. No personal data is shared.
• •USGS Water Services — Stream flow data. No personal data is shared.
• •Utah DWR — Stocking and fishing data. No personal data is shared.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Anonymized, aggregated analytics data may be used to improve the site and demonstrate reach to affiliate partners.

Children's Privacy

FishCheat is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as the site evolves. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at fishcheatcom@gmail.com.