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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 21, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use NCDeer, we may collect the following types of information:

Account information — name, email address, and password when you register
Profile information — display name, location, and any information you add to your profile
User content — forum posts, trophy submissions, sighting reports, and comments you submit
Newsletter subscription — email address and optional name if you subscribe
Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the Site, browser type, and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and operate the NCDeer platform
Send newsletters and hunting updates you have subscribed to
Respond to contact form submissions and support requests
Improve the Site and understand how users interact with it
Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

3. Information Sharing

NCDeer does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With your consent
To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests
To protect the rights, safety, or property of NCDeer or its users

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how the Site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function correctly without them.

5. User-Submitted Content

Content you post publicly on NCDeer — including forum posts, trophy room entries, and sighting reports — is visible to other users and the general public. Please do not include sensitive personal information in public posts.

6. Newsletter & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you hunting reports, seasonal updates, and site news. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable time, except where retention is required by law or necessary to resolve disputes.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children

NCDeer is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please use the contact form.