Privacy & Legal

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

• Contact Forms: If you contact us through a form, we collect the details you provide (name, email, and your message).
• Basic Logs: Our hosting service may automatically record basic technical data (like IP address, browser type, and pages visited) for performance and security.
• Future Features: If we add a newsletter or analytics, we may collect your email and engagement information with your consent.

How We Use Information

• To respond to inquiries and provide support.
• To operate and improve our website.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
• To comply with legal requirements.

Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are deleted upon request.

Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We only share limited information with service providers (such as hosting or email providers) who help us operate this site.

When you use specific features, we rely on trusted third-party partners who process limited data to deliver those services:

• Google AdSense serves on-site advertising and may collect device identifiers, IP address, and cookie data to deliver personalized or non-personalized ads. See the Google Advertising Privacy & Terms.
• Google Funding Choices powers our consent banner for EEA/UK visitors and records your consent selections along with basic device information. Learn more at Google Funding Choices.
• Google reCAPTCHA protects the Feature Your Tank submission form from spam by evaluating interaction, device, and IP data per Google’s Privacy Policy.
• Cloudinary Upload Widget handles optional photo and video uploads on the Feature Your Tank page and receives the media you provide plus related metadata. Review the Cloudinary Privacy Policy.
• Formspree securely processes our contact and feature form submissions, passing along your message, email, and any other form fields so we can respond. See the Formspree Privacy Policy.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You may request access to or deletion of your personal data collected through this site by emailing us at [email protected].

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. If we learn that we’ve collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

International Access

Our website is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information here.
Users in the EEA/UK may have additional rights (access, correction, deletion, portability). Contact us to exercise these rights.

State Privacy Rights

We do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by California law. California residents may request more details or deletion by emailing [email protected].

Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Provide essential site functions.
• Understand usage through analytics (if enabled in the future).
• Track affiliate referrals (e.g., when you click product links).
• Support advertising services such as Google AdSense and other third-party networks. These services may use cookies to deliver both personalized and non-personalized ads.

Google and third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this site or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to TheTankGuide.com and/or other sites across the Internet.

Visitors can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

Do Not Track: Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. Because standards vary, we rely on cookie preference settings and the consent banner provided on this site to manage tracking preferences instead.

Affiliate Disclosure

TheTankGuide.com participates in affiliate programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click links and make purchases.

• Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
• Hygger Affiliate Program: We participate in the Hygger affiliate program and earn from qualifying purchases made through links to Hygger products. These affiliate links do not change the price you pay.
• Other Programs: We may also join other affiliate programs (such as Chewy or specialty aquarium retailers) in the future.
• Transparency: All product recommendations are hand-selected for quality and usefulness. Affiliate partnerships do not affect the price you pay.

AdSense Disclaimer

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other websites.

• Personalized Ads: If enabled, AdSense may show ads tailored to your interests and browsing behavior.
• Non-Personalized Ads: You may choose to receive ads that are contextual only, not based on your past activity.

You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google’s Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies and data as described in our Cookies & Tracking section and in this AdSense Disclaimer.

Terms of Use

• Informational Only: Content on TheTankGuide.com is for educational and informational purposes. It is not professional advice.
• No Warranties: The site is provided “as is.” We make no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or availability.
• Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, FishKeepingLifeCo is not liable for damages arising from use of this site.
• Indemnification: By using this site, you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims related to your misuse of the content.
• Intellectual Property: All content is owned by FishKeepingLifeCo or our licensors. You may not copy or redistribute without permission.
• External Links: We may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
• Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of New York, USA.
• Termination: We may suspend or terminate access to this site at any time.
• Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the rest remain in effect.

Disclaimer

TheTankGuide.com (a product of FishKeepingLifeCo) provides educational content, interactive tools, and product recommendations for aquarium hobbyists. The information on this site is offered for general guidance only and should not be considered professional or veterinary advice. Visitors are encouraged to verify any information before making purchasing or care decisions. FishKeepingLifeCo assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this website or the information contained herein.

Affiliate Disclosure

TheTankGuide.com participates in affiliate marketing programs with third-party retailers, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on this site. These commissions help support the continued operation of this website. Prices, availability, and product details are subject to change by the retailers.

Advertising Disclosure

This site may display third-party advertisements, including but not limited to Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver relevant and personalized content. By using this website, visitors acknowledge that:

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this site and other websites.
• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads).

Cookie & Consent Notice

TheTankGuide.com uses cookies to improve user experience, track analytics, and display relevant advertising. By continuing to browse this site, you consent to the use of cookies. Visitors in regions with specific privacy laws (e.g., California, EU/EEA, UK) will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing them to manage preferences regarding data collection and ad personalization.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites not operated by FishKeepingLifeCo. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any information provided on external sites.

Liability Disclaimer

Use of TheTankGuide.com is at your own risk. All information and services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. FishKeepingLifeCo disclaims all liability for damages arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.

Contact

For questions regarding this disclaimer, please contact us at: [email protected]

Copyright & DMCA

All original content on this site is © FishKeepingLifeCo.

If you believe your copyrighted work appears on our site without authorization, send a DMCA notice to [email protected] including:

• Identification of the copyrighted work.
• The URL of the material in question.
• Your contact information.
• A good-faith statement that use is not authorized.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making TheTankGuide.com accessible and usable for everyone. If you encounter any issues with accessibility, please contact us at [email protected] so we can improve.

Contact

FishKeepingLifeCo
[email protected]

Effective Date

This Privacy & Legal Policy is effective as of September 2025.
Last updated: November 2025.