Privacy Policy for Sportorati

Effective Date: March 31, 2026

Sportorati ("we," "us," or "our") operates www.sportorati.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Create an account (email address)
Customize your preferences (team following preferences)
Contact us with questions or feedback

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages you visit and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Device information (operating system, screen resolution)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Create and manage your account
Personalize your experience (show content for teams you follow)
Analyze usage patterns and improve Site functionality
Communicate with you about updates, changes, or issues
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

Supabase: Authentication and database hosting
Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
Google Analytics (planned): Usage analytics and site performance
Google AdSense (planned): Advertising services

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

Business Transfers

If Sportorati is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any such change.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:

Account data is retained until you delete your account
Inactive accounts (no login for 6 months) may be automatically deleted
Analytics data may be retained in aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at briangrey@gmail.com.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update You can access and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.

Delete Your Account You can delete your account at any time through your account settings. This will permanently delete your personal information from our active databases.

Opt-Out of Analytics You can opt-out of analytics tracking through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings to block cookies.

Marketing Communications If we send promotional emails in the future, you can opt-out by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us.

California Residents If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request disclosure of what personal information we collect and how we use it, and the right to request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at briangrey@gmail.com.

European Residents If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at briangrey@gmail.com.

6. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Authenticate your account
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
Deliver relevant advertising (when AdSense is implemented)

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function (authentication, security)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site
Advertising Cookies (planned): Used to deliver relevant ads

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Site, or by adjusting your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site displays links to third-party sports news articles and websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at briangrey@gmail.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
Notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Site
Maintain previous versions with effective dates in our version history

Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: briangrey@gmail.com

Website: sportorati.com

This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 31, 2026.