1) Information we collect
Information you provide
- Newsletter signups, contact messages, and submissions you send to us (e.g., name, email, message content, meetup/recap details).
- Any information you choose to include in free-text fields. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal data.
Information collected automatically
- Basic usage data such as pages visited, approximate location (derived from IP), device/browser type, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
2) How we use information
- Operate the Site and publish meetup trackers, news, and league recaps.
- Respond to inquiries and manage submissions, corrections, and moderation.
- Send newsletters or updates when you opt in; you can unsubscribe via the link in emails.
- Improve reliability, performance, and security (e.g., detecting abuse or spam).
3) Legal bases (where applicable)
Depending on your location, we may process information based on: (a) your consent (e.g., newsletters), (b) legitimate interests (site operations, security), and/or (c) to comply with legal obligations.
4) Sharing and disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With service providers that help run the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery), under contractual safeguards.
- To comply with law, enforce our policies, or protect rights, safety, and security.
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition), subject to applicable law.
5) Retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including maintaining records of published items and handling disputes, security, and compliance. We may retain and use aggregated or de-identified information for analytics and improvements.
6) Your choices and requests (access, deletion, correction)
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you. To make a request, email contact@domain.com with the subject line “Privacy request.”
Note: Some information may remain in backups or records for legal, security, or operational reasons, or where necessary to maintain the integrity of published journalism-style content (e.g., meeting recaps), consistent with applicable law.
7) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No online service can guarantee absolute security; please use caution when sharing information online.
8) Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact contact@domain.com.
9) U.S. state privacy notes
Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights (such as the right to know, access, delete, and correct certain personal information). We will honor applicable requests as required by law.
If you use an authorized agent to submit a request, we may require proof of authorization and verification of your identity.
10) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last updated” date above and, when appropriate, provide additional notice on the Site.