The Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association (GCKFA) Forum and Web Site.

Privacy and Information Protection Policy

Postings on Message Boards and privacy information warning!

It is important for you to remain aware that when you provide personal information (e.g., last name, address, phone number) in a posting on any message board, that information is available to any other person or user having access and use of that message board, and may be used by someone in a manner unintended by you. For that reason, we discourage you from offering any personally identifying information within a posting to any message board,or data contained within the control panel section of this forum.

Forum Registration:

In order to register, you must provide us with a username (which does not have to be your real name), password and a valid e-mail address. This allows us to protect our community from abusive postings and provides a verifiable point of contact should legal questions arise. At any time, you have the ability to keep your e-mail address hidden from other users by selecting that option within your user profile. When you register, you have the option of providing some additional information such as occupation, interests, and homepage URL. This optional information is made available to other bulletin or message board users to foster a sense of community. If you have any concerns about providing this information, simply leave the fields blank and your registration will still be processed.

Consent to Monitor:

It is our intention to provide access to all law enforcement officials requiring access in the line of duty to assist us in tracking down and prosecuting any unauthorized access, or unauthorized disclosure of the membership or private data. This policy also applies to any person or entity accessing information, on the web site http://www.gulfcoastkayakfising.com/. The use of malicious logic, spyware, or viruses is strictly forbidden and may result in criminal prosecution. The definition of the web site includes but is not limited to any computers, network systems, and devices that supports the GCKFA.

Privacy information:

Any information on the GCKFA membership registration form is provided by each member at their own discretion however we hope the form will be complete. The use of this information is intended for the use of the GCKFA. We intend to take all reasonable precautions to protect every members privacy. Personal information will not be intentionally shared outside of the GCKFA. In the event of an unintentional disclosure every reasonable effort will be made to inform our members as soon as possible. By submitting the membership form you agree to our policies.

This policy may be changed at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all.