Privacy Policy

1. Overview

SportsGameRatings ("we," "us," or "the Site") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information needed to operate the Site:

• Usage data via Google Analytics. When you visit the Site, Google Analytics collects anonymized information such as your approximate location (country/region), device and browser type, pages visited, time on page, and referring URLs. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.
• User-submitted contributions. If you voluntarily submit information through our Contribute page or other forms (for example, game data, corrections, or a name/handle you choose to include), we collect and store what you send us so we can review and, where appropriate, publish it.

We do not knowingly collect Social Security numbers, payment card data, precise geolocation, or other sensitive personal information.

3. How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• To understand aggregate usage patterns and site performance.
• To review, curate, and publish user-submitted contributions.
• To respond to inquiries sent to us.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Google Analytics sets cookies to help us measure site usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics site-wide by installing Google's browser opt-out add-on, or by using your browser's cookie controls or private-browsing mode.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only:

• With service providers that help us run the Site (e.g., Google Analytics), bound by their own privacy terms.
• When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Site or its users.
• Contributions you submit for publication may be displayed publicly on the Site.

6. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's default retention settings. User-submitted contributions are retained for as long as they remain useful to the Site's historical and preservation mission, unless you request removal.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding personal information we hold about you:

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
• Right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at jtrosclair98@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions or privacy requests? Email jtrosclair98@gmail.com.