Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 12, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

Killer Surf Links (KSL) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used when you visit our website.

Our website, https://killersurflinks.com, provides surf reports, Surfability Scores™, surf-related search results, business listings, and other resources for the surfing community.

We aim to minimize unnecessary tracking and the use of third-party services while maintaining the functionality, security, and performance of our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and retain it, when information may be shared with third-party service providers, and what privacy choices and rights may be available to you.

This policy applies to visitors and users of killersurflinks.com, including those who browse our content, use our search features, contact us, or purchase our services.

2. Information We Collect

Killer Surf Links collects certain information when visitors access our website, use its features, or voluntarily contact us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit KSL, our web hosting server automatically records technical information associated with website requests. This may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Date and time of access
• Pages and resources requested
• Browser type and user agent
• Referring website or URL, when available
• HTTP response information

We use this information to operate and secure the website, troubleshoot technical issues, understand website traffic, and evaluate the performance of our surf-related content and services.

Website Analytics

KSL uses its own first-party server-log analytics system to understand website traffic and evaluate website performance.

Our analytics system processes technical information collected through website requests. Additional details about visitor identification, cryptographic hashing, and our analytics practices are provided in Section 3.

Although hashing reduces the exposure of original IP addresses in our analytics database, hashed identifiers may still qualify as personal information under applicable privacy laws.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you contact KSL, submit an inquiry, or communicate with us through our website, we may receive information such as your name, email address, business information, and the contents of your message.

If you purchase a KSL service or package, we may receive transaction-related information necessary to identify your purchase, provide the service, and maintain business records.

Payment transactions are processed through PayPal. KSL does not directly collect payment card numbers through its website.

Additional details about our analytics practices, third-party services, and information retention are provided in the following sections of this policy.

3. First-Party Analytics and Server Logs

Killer Surf Links uses its own first-party analytics system to understand website traffic, evaluate content performance, and improve the services we provide.

KSL does not use Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager.

How Our Analytics Work

Our analytics system processes access logs generated by our web hosting server. These logs contain technical information about requests made to the website.

We analyze this information to:

• Measure website visits and pageviews
• Understand which surf reports, Surfability Scores™, and other content visitors use
• Identify referring websites and traffic sources
• Distinguish human visitors from search engines, automated systems, and suspicious traffic
• Monitor website performance and investigate technical or security issues
• Evaluate website growth and usage trends over time

Visitor Identification

Our analytics system uses cryptographic hashing to generate identifiers from IP addresses and related request information.

These identifiers help us analyze visitor activity and website sessions while reducing the exposure of original IP addresses.

Original IP addresses may still be present in access logs maintained by our web hosting provider.

Analytics and Cookies

KSL's first-party server-log analytics system does not require analytics cookies or browser-based tracking scripts.

Our analytics are based on website server requests rather than third-party analytics platforms.

Historical Analytics

KSL retains historical analytics information to evaluate long-term website performance, identify traffic trends, and compare activity across reporting periods.

Our data retention practices are explained further in Section 7 of this policy.

4. Cookies and Third-Party Services

Killer Surf Links aims to minimize cookies, browser-based tracking, and unnecessary third-party requests while maintaining the functionality of our website.

KSL does not use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or Google AdSense. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party advertising trackers as part of our current website integrations.

Our first-party analytics system operates through server logs and does not require cookies.

Brave Search

KSL uses Brave Search to provide search results and category listings. Certain resources, including search-result images, may be loaded directly from Brave's servers. These requests involve technical information ordinarily transmitted when a browser accesses an external resource.

Zoho Forms

KSL uses Zoho Forms to provide our website's contact form.

When visitors access the contact form, their browsers may load resources from Zoho and related services, including scripts, stylesheets, fonts, and CAPTCHA functionality.

These services may receive technical information associated with browser requests. Zoho Forms uses cookies to support its operation and may use other browser storage.

Information voluntarily submitted through the contact form is processed to receive and respond to inquiries.

PayPal

KSL uses PayPal to process purchases of our services and packages.

When visitors choose to make a purchase, they are directed to PayPal's website to complete the transaction.

Once visitors enter PayPal's website, PayPal's own privacy practices, cookies, and security procedures apply.

YouTube and External Surf Cams

KSL provides links to surf cameras and related videos hosted on YouTube.

These videos are accessed through external links rather than embedded YouTube players on KSL's Surf Cam pages.

When visitors follow these links, they leave KSL and become subject to YouTube's privacy practices, including any cookies or tracking technologies YouTube may use.

Browser Privacy Preferences

Visitors can manage or block cookies through their browser settings.

KSL's server-log analytics does not rely on browser cookies. However, disabling cookies or browser storage may affect certain third-party services, including contact forms and external payment websites.

KSL does not currently respond differently to browser Do Not Track signals. Our first-party server-log analytics operates independently of these browser settings.

Third-party services may have their own policies regarding browser privacy preferences.

5. Contact Forms and Communications

Killer Surf Links provides a contact form that allows visitors to submit questions, requests, and business inquiries through our website.

When you submit the contact form, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, business information, and the contents of your message.

KSL uses this information to:

• Respond to questions and requests
• Communicate about our products and services
• Address customer service and technical support inquiries
• Follow up on business-related communications

Our contact form is provided through Zoho Forms, which processes and stores submitted information on our behalf.

We do not sell contact form submissions or provide them to third-party advertisers for their own marketing purposes.

We may retain correspondence as needed for customer service, business records, and follow-up communications.

Information about Zoho's cookies and supporting website resources is provided in Section 4 of this policy.

Marketing Communications

KSL may communicate with customers and individuals who have contacted us regarding their inquiries, purchases, or existing business relationships.

We may also send occasional promotional communications where permitted by applicable law.

Recipients of marketing emails may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe instructions provided in those messages or by contacting KSL directly.

KSL does not sell or share email addresses with third-party advertisers for their own marketing purposes.

6. Purchases and Payment Processing

Killer Surf Links offers paid products and services, including business listings, promotional placements, and other website-related services.

Payment Processing

Purchases are processed through PayPal, an independent third-party payment provider.

When you select a payment link on KSL, you are directed to PayPal's website to complete your transaction.

PayPal collects and processes payment information according to its own privacy policy and security practices.

KSL does not directly collect or store payment card numbers through its website.

Purchase Information

After a transaction, KSL may receive information from PayPal necessary to identify and fulfill your purchase, including:

• Customer name and contact information
• Purchased products or services
• Transaction date and amount
• Payment status and transaction identifiers

We use this information to process orders, deliver purchased services, provide customer support, maintain business records, and address payment-related inquiries.

Transaction Records

KSL may retain purchase and transaction information for accounting, tax reporting, customer service, and other legitimate business purposes.

Payment-related records are retained as necessary to meet applicable legal and business requirements.

External Payment Services

For more information, please review PayPal's Privacy Statement.

7. Data Retention and Security

Killer Surf Links retains information for legitimate business purposes, including website operations, traffic analysis, customer service, accounting, and security.

Data Retention

KSL retains website access logs, analytics information, customer communications, and transaction records for legitimate business purposes.

Website access logs are managed according to our hosting provider's retention practices.

KSL retains historical analytics information to measure website performance, evaluate traffic trends, and compare activity across reporting periods.

Customer communications and transaction records are retained as needed for customer service, business operations, accounting, and applicable legal requirements.

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and its purpose.

Data Security

KSL takes reasonable measures to protect information under its control, including restricting access to administrative systems and using cryptographic hashing to reduce the exposure of original IP addresses in its analytics database.

Our website also relies on security measures provided by our hosting and third-party service providers.

While we work to protect information collected through our website, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

8. Information Sharing and External Links

Killer Surf Links does not sell visitors' personal information or share it with advertisers for their own marketing purposes.

Third-Party Service Providers

KSL uses third-party service providers to support website hosting, search functionality, contact forms, payment processing, and other business operations.

Certain information may be transmitted to these providers when visitors access website features or use their services. The information involved depends on the service and may include technical request information, contact details, or transaction-related information.

Additional information about certain services and their use of cookies is provided in Section 4.

External Website Links

KSL provides links to third-party websites, including surf businesses, surf cameras, search results, and other surfing resources.

When visitors follow these links, they leave KSL and access websites operated independently by their respective owners.

These websites may collect information, use cookies, or employ tracking technologies according to their own privacy practices.

KSL does not control the privacy policies or data collection practices of independently operated websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites when appropriate.

Legal and Security Disclosures

KSL may disclose information when required by applicable law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to investigate security incidents, prevent fraud, protect the website, or defend legal rights, consistent with applicable law.

9. Visitor Privacy Rights and Requests

Killer Surf Links respects visitors' privacy and provides a way to ask questions or make requests concerning personal information collected through our website.

Access, Correction, and Deletion Requests

Visitors may contact KSL to request information about personal information we maintain about them, request corrections to inaccurate information, or ask that information be deleted.

KSL will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Certain information may need to be retained for legitimate business purposes, security, recordkeeping, or legal obligations.

Some analytics information may not be reasonably associated with an identifiable visitor.

We may request reasonable information to verify a person's identity before disclosing, correcting, or deleting personal information.

California Residents

California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws.

KSL does not sell personal information or share it with third-party advertisers for their own marketing purposes.

Submitting a Privacy Request

Visitors may submit privacy-related questions or requests through the Contact Us page on the Killer Surf Links website.

We will review requests and respond as required by applicable law.

10. Privacy Policy Changes and Contact Information

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Killer Surf Links may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website operations, services, privacy practices, or applicable laws.

We notify visitors of material changes to this Privacy Policy by publishing the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Additional notice may be provided when appropriate or required by applicable law.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle information.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or information collected through the website, you may contact Killer Surf Links through our Contact Us page:

https://killersurflinks.com/contact/

We will review privacy-related inquiries and respond as appropriate under applicable law.