Effective Date: July 2, 2025
Sports From The Stands (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, www.sportsfromthestands.com, you agree to the practices described here. This policy applies only to online activities and not to any offline interactions.
Information We Collect
Currently, we do not collect personal data from users who browse our site. You are not required to create an account, sign in, or submit any personal details to access our content. However, if you contact us through our website or via email, we may receive personal information such as your name, email address, and the content of your communication. This information is voluntarily submitted and used only to respond to your inquiry.
In the future, if we introduce features such as newsletters, comment sections, or user accounts, we may ask for personal details like your name, email address, preferences, or other relevant information. We will clearly inform you at the point of collection about the requested data and how it will be used.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data that does not identify you personally. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, date and time of access, and general usage patterns. Such information is collected through server logs and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site and improve performance, design, and security.
Use of Information
Any information we collect, whether provided by you or gathered automatically, is used only for purposes related to the operation and improvement of the website. This may include responding to messages you send us, analyzing site performance, fixing technical issues, or preparing content that is better tailored to our audience.
In the event we implement email newsletters or personalized content recommendations, your data may also be used to deliver those services to you with your consent. We will never use your information for purposes beyond what is disclosed without seeking additional permission.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Currently, we do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. However, in the future, we may introduce cookies to help improve user experience, customize content, or enable third-party services such as analytics and advertising. If and when cookies are added, we will update this Privacy Policy and publish a dedicated Cookie Policy explaining how they function and how users can manage their cookie preferences through browser settings or on-site controls.
Advertising and Affiliate Content
As of now, Sports From The Stands does not feature advertisements, sponsored posts, or affiliate links. We are fully independent and ad-free. That said, we plan to introduce advertising and affiliate programs in the future as a means of supporting our work. When we do, we will disclose these relationships transparently and ensure that any ad content is clearly labeled.
If advertising cookies or tracking tools are enabled to deliver personalized content, we will give users appropriate notice and the ability to opt out where legally required. We will work only with advertising partners who demonstrate strong privacy and ethical standards.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may include links to third-party websites, services, or embedded media (such as YouTube videos or social media posts). These third parties may collect their own data about you, in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
CCPA Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal data we may collect, the right to access your data, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Sports From The Stands does not currently sell user data, and if we ever do in the future, we will implement a clearly visible “Do Not Sell My Information” option and inform users in advance.
You are also entitled to request fair treatment regardless of your privacy choices. Any request under the CCPA will be honored within 30 days of receiving your verified inquiry. If you wish to exercise any of your CCPA rights, please contact us through the information provided at the end of this policy.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
Your personal data rights are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area. You have the right to access your data, request corrections or updates, ask for your data to be deleted, restrict how it is used, object to its processing, and request that it be transferred to another organization.
We will honor these rights and respond to any GDPR-related request within one month. If we begin collecting personal data for services like newsletter subscriptions or account creation, you will be asked for consent and will retain the ability to withdraw it at any time.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting children’s privacy online is important to us. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Sports From The Stands does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it from our records promptly.
Data Security
Although we currently do not store user data, we remain committed to keeping any future data safe and secure. Should we introduce features that involve storing personal information, we will implement industry-standard safeguards to protect that data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, we will take all reasonable steps to ensure the security of any data we collect.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new practices, legal requirements, or changes in our services. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to check this page regularly to stay informed of how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please feel free to email us at sportsfromthestandss@gmail.com.