Effective Date: June 18, 2026 Last Updated: June 18, 2026
Who We Are
Welcome to Water Play AZ (waterplayaz.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Water Play AZ, you agree to the terms described below.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Water Play AZ uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve site functionality and analyze traffic.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to show relevant advertisements
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment on our blog.
Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring URLs (how you found us)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve our content and services
- Send newsletters and updates you have opted into
- Respond to your questions and comments
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve your experience
- Comply with legal obligations
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our audience uses our site. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about your visit, including pages viewed, time on site, and general location. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense & Advertising
Water Play AZ participates in the Google AdSense program. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
We also participate in affiliate marketing programs (including the Amazon Associates Program). This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.
Affiliate Disclosure
Water Play AZ is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
When you click an affiliate link on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This helps us keep the site running and the guides coming. We appreciate your support!
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as gear retailers, state parks, and tourism sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address to send you updates, guides, and occasional promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email. We will never sell or share your email address with third parties.
Children’s Privacy
Water Play AZ is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights (CCPA / GDPR)
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell personal data)
- The right to opt out of personalized advertising
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Water Play AZ 📧 legal@waterplayaz.com 🌐 waterplayaz.com