Legal Disclosures

Destin Fishing Rodeo | destinfishingrodeo.org
Last Updated: May 2026

This page provides statutory and regulatory disclosures required by applicable law and in accordance with our website’s cookie consent and privacy compliance obligations. Please read the following disclosures carefully.

1. Organization Information
The Destin Fishing Rodeo is a nonprofit fishing competition event organization based in Destin, Florida, USA. This website is operated on behalf of the Destin Fishing Rodeo.

• Organization: Destin Fishing Rodeo
• Location: Destin, Florida, USA
• Website: https://destinfishingrodeo.org
• Contact: Available via the Contact page at destinfishingrodeo.org/destin-fishing-rodeo/contact-us/

2. Cookie Usage Disclosure
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and support our services. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.

Types of cookies used on this website include:
• Functional Cookies — Required for the website to operate correctly, including event registration forms and boat search functionality.
• Analytics Cookies — Used to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics). This data is aggregated and anonymous.
• Marketing/Third-Party Cookies — May be set by third-party services embedded on this site, including social media platforms and advertising partners.

You may manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the cookie consent tool available on this website. Withdrawing consent may affect certain website functionality.

3. Privacy & Personal Data
The Destin Fishing Rodeo collects personal information only as necessary to operate the Rodeo, process registrations, communicate with participants, and improve our services. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Personal data we may collect includes:
• Name, email address, and contact information submitted through registration and contact forms
• Boat registration details submitted by charter boat operators and private boat owners
• Payment information processed through secure third-party payment processors
• IP addresses and browsing data collected via analytics tools

For full details on how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy, available at: destinfishingrodeo.org/privacy-policy

4. Florida State Regulatory Disclosures
The Destin Fishing Rodeo operates in compliance with applicable Florida state laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) — Florida residents have rights regarding the collection, use, and sharing of their personal data. To submit a data rights request, please contact us through our Contact page.
• Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act — The Destin Fishing Rodeo operates as a nonprofit organization under applicable Florida statutes.
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Regulations — All fishing competition activities are conducted in accordance with applicable FWC rules and regulations governing recreational and competitive fishing in Florida waters.
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Where applicable, the organization complies with state fundraising and charitable solicitation requirements.

5. Fishing Competition Regulatory Compliance
The Destin Fishing Rodeo is a registered fishing competition operating under applicable state and federal fishing regulations. Participants are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, including:

• All Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recreational fishing regulations
• Federal fishing regulations issued by NOAA Fisheries / National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) applicable to Gulf of Mexico waters
• Valid fishing license requirements for all participants where required by law
• All size, bag limit, and species-specific regulations in effect during the competition period

The Destin Fishing Rodeo does not assume liability for participants who violate applicable fishing laws or regulations. Participation in the Rodeo does not exempt any individual from compliance with state or federal fishing regulations.

6. Third-Party Services
This website may use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy and data practices:

• Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Payment Processors — Online registrations and store purchases are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store payment card data on our servers.
• Social Media Platforms — This website may contain links to or embedded content from social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram. Those platforms may collect data about your visit independently of our website.
• Email Marketing Services — If you subscribe to communications from the Destin Fishing Rodeo, your email address is managed through a third-party email service provider.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
The Destin Fishing Rodeo website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. The “Just for Kids” section of our website is informational in nature and does not collect personal data from minors.

If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to this website, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

8. Accessibility Statement
The Destin Fishing Rodeo is committed to making this website accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We are actively working to improve the accessibility of this website in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this website or require the information in an alternative format, please contact us through our Contact page and we will make reasonable efforts to assist you.

9. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While we make every effort to keep information accurate and up to date, the Destin Fishing Rodeo makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of any information on this website.

The Destin Fishing Rodeo shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

Participation in the Destin Fishing Rodeo competition is subject to the Official Rules and Regulations, available at destinfishingrodeo.org/just-for-anglers/rodeo-awardes-rules/

10. Contact for Legal & Privacy Matters
For questions, concerns, or requests related to any of the disclosures on this page — including data rights requests, accessibility accommodation requests, or general legal inquiries — please contact the Destin Fishing Rodeo through our official Contact page:

• Contact Form: destinfishingrodeo.org/destin-fishing-rodeo/contact-us/
• Location: Destin, Florida, USA

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all legal and privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

This Legal Disclosures page was last reviewed and updated in May 2026. We reserve the right to update these disclosures at any time to reflect changes in law, regulation, or our operational practices.
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