1. Introduction
The Sporting News (“SN”) is a group of companies that own, operate, or represent free-to-use digital sports media properties, including websites and mobile applications (the “Platforms”), either directly or on behalf of third parties. In this Privacy Policy (“Policy”), each of the properties is referred to as a “Platform.” When we refer to the “Service,” this means the content and features that we provide on our Platforms. Capitalized terms not defined in this Policy have the meanings given in our Terms of Use.
This Policy explains (i) why we collect information concerning users (each a “user,” “you,” or “your”) of the Platforms; (ii) what type of information we collect; and (iii) how we use that information. This Policy applies to any such information collected via any Platform which displays it (or a link to it).
Any references within this Policy to SN include, but are not limited to, the following entities:
Sporting News Holdings Limited
Sporting News Enterprises UK Limited
Sporting Media USA Inc.
Sporting News Argentina S.A.
Sporting News Japan GK
Sporting News (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
When a user interacts with any of the Platforms, we may collect certain data about that user. This data falls into 2 broad categories: (i) data about a user themselves, which the user provides us; and (ii) data about the user or the way a user interacts with the Platforms or Services, which is collected by us electronically (collectively, “User Information”).
We collect the following User Information, in accordance with applicable law:
We may also collect personal information from a variety of third-party sources. These include social networks (subject to the user’s privacy settings and the privacy policy of the social network), service providers which allow us to verify, enhance or supplement the User Information collected on our Platforms, and business partners to whom we are offering a service. Where you choose to sign in through an authentication provider (SSO), we receive only the information needed to create or link your account (such as a unique SSO identifier, your email address, and display name). We do not receive your password from that provider. The specific fields we receive depend on your settings with the provider.
We use the User Information for 3 main purposes:
More specifically, we use the User Information to do one or more of the following things:
More specifically, in relation to advertising:
Please note that we will not employ User Information to make qualitative judgments about individual users, nor make automated decisions in relation to users which could have a significant legal effect on them, nor will we knowingly engage any third party to do so either.
Much of the User Information that we collect and most of the information that we use for advertising is obtained via cookies and similar technologies (“cookies”). Cookies are usually a string of numbers and/or letters that a Platform stores on your device or browser. Similar technologies include pixel tags and web storage, and we refer to all these things as “cookies” in this Policy. The cookies enable the Platforms to “remember” you either for the duration of your visit (session cookies) or for repeat visits (persistent cookies).
We provide controls via our Cookie Policy and in-product settings to manage analytics and advertising cookies. Where required by law, we obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies, and we honor recognized opt-out preference signals (such as Global Privacy Control) as a request to opt out of “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising. Where available on our Platforms, you may also use a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” or “Your Privacy Choices” link. You can also make choices through our Cookie settings. Some cookies are essential to provide the Service and keep the Service secure and cannot be turned off. Your choices are browser and device-specific and may reset if you clear cookies.
To learn more about how we and our partners use tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
We may share User Information with any member of SN where it is necessary for business administration purposes in accordance with applicable law. We may also allow other members of SN to contact users with relevant offers, competition and latest news (where users have consented, if required by applicable law).
We may also share User Information with selected third parties, including:
Where relevant, we will disclose User Information and anonymized information associated with a user’s use of and interaction with the Platforms to the partner on whose behalf we operate the Platform, for the purposes of marketing and advertising and to promote their own products and services.
If you would like us to stop sending you marketing communications, you can use the unsubscribe link in our marketing emails or email [email protected].
Depending on your location, you may also have the right to opt out of (i) the “sale” of your personal information; (ii) the “sharing” of your personal information for cross-context behavioral/targeted advertising; and/or (iii) certain profiling. You can exercise these choices through our Cookie settings or by using a recognized opt-out preference signal (such as Global Privacy Control) for the browser sending the signal. Where available on our Platforms, you may also use a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” or “Your Privacy Choices” link. You can alternatively email [email protected].
You may opt-out from Google Analytics by going to tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. In some cases, when you opt-out, a new cookie (Opt-Out-Cookie) is placed on your web browser. This tells the third party provider to cease data collection from your browser and prevents advertisements from being delivered to you.
We do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals, however, we process legally recognized opt-out preference signals as described above.
Affiliate Program Participation The Website may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link for affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commission. When our editorial or commerce teams have manually added affiliate links to our articles, we will include a disclosure within the content.
The affiliate partner may post customized links to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.
Further, SN is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
SN is home to editorial and commercial partnership networks. In no case, however, do these partnerships interfere with the independence and integrity of our editorial teams or the content that they create. Content published to SN is approved following our best practice guidelines.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service, for the purposes described in this Policy, as required by law. Retention periods vary by data type. For example, account and Community Features information is generally kept while you maintain an account and for a reasonable period thereafter to address safety, moderation, or legal obligations. Advertising and analytics data is typically retained for a shorter period consistent with our Cookie Policy. We may also retain information as needed to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, comply with legal requirements, and protect the security of the Platforms, including limited Archive Services logs retained for operational and safety purposes.
We understand that the security of your User Information is important to you. When handling User Information, security is paramount, and we seek to ensure that User Information is protected through appropriate technical and organizational measures.
We use reasonable administrative, logical and physical controls, including password protection, to safeguard your User Information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, use or modification. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your User Information in accordance with applicable law, we cannot guarantee the security of your User Information.
Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which we operate in order to enable us to use the information in accordance with this Policy.
Information which you provide may be transferred to our group companies, commercial partners, suppliers, or agents located outside your country as described in the “Disclosures of User Information” section above. We ensure adequate protection of personal data transferred outside of your country as required under applicable laws. You may contact us for a copy of the safeguards which we have put in place to protect your personal data in these circumstances.
In addition, personal information that you submit for publication on the Platforms will be published on the internet and may be available, via the internet, around the world. We cannot prevent the use or misuse of such information by others.
Our Platforms are not directly intended for children and should not be used by them unless supervised by a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13, and we do not share or sell information about anyone under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we have learned that we have collected information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian of a child under 13, and you believe that your child has provided us with information, please contact us.
Questions, comments and requests regarding this Policy are welcomed and should be addressed to:
The Sporting News
436 E 36th Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
[email protected]
We reserve the right to change the practices described in this Policy at any time by posting an updated Policy. If we modify this Policy, your continued use of the Platforms will amount to your acknowledgment of the modified Policy. Anytime we modify this Policy, we will post a revised version on the Platform and update the “Last Updated” above.
Certain U.S. state laws provide residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. This Supplement applies to residents of California, Connecticut, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. The following supplements the Policy above and explains your rights and how to exercise them.
1. Consumer Privacy Rights by State
Depending on your state of residence, you may have some or all of the following rights under state privacy laws:
2. Grouped States Right Overview
For residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, you have the following rights:
We note that for CO, CT, and OR residents, we will conduct data protection assessments (DPAs) if we engage in high-risk data processing activities.
For residents of Nevada, you have the following rights:
Nevada residents may submit opt-out requests by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Nevada Do Not Sell Request.”
3. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights to delete, access, or correct your personal information/data, please send us an email at [email protected]. To prevent fraud and verify your identity, we usually ask you to provide an email address when you submit a request. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. Depending on the nature of your request, we may ask that you verify that the request comes from you, such as by requiring a signed written permission from you that authorizes the agent to act on your behalf. A valid power of attorney will constitute signed written permission, but you are not required to obtain a power of attorney to use an authorized agent.
If we deny your request or cannot fulfill it, you may appeal our decision by contacting us via [email protected] to ask us to review your request again. Your email should include “Appeal” in the subject line. You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment if you exercise any of the rights explained in this Supplement.
4. California
California residents should review the below California-specific disclosure in accordance with the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
In the preceding 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of information:
We collect personal information from you and from the following categories of services:
We may “sell” or “share” (as defined under California law) identifiers and internet or other electronic network activity with advertising and analytics partners to provide cross-context behavioral/targeted advertising. You can opt out via our Cookie settings or by using a recognized opt-out preference signal (such as Global Privacy Control). Where available on our Platforms, you may also use a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” or “Your Privacy Choices” link.
Children Under 16
We do not “share” or “sell” (as defined under California law) personal information of children we know are under 16 years of age.
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not use or disclose “sensitive personal information” (as defined under California law) such as race, health information, or precise geolocation in any way that would require us to provide an opt-out opportunity under California law.
This International Supplement provides information for residents of certain countries outside the United States which have data protection laws with specific requirements, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the United Kingdom (UK), Switzerland, and the European Economic Area (EEA). The following supplements the Policy above and explains your rights and how to exercise them.
1. What is Personal Data
“Personal Data” is information about you (a “Data Subject”), the use of which is governed by applicable data protection laws. It will include any information from which you can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as your name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or other information about your identity. Most User Information will constitute Personal Data.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
3. How Long Do We Keep Data
We keep your data for only as long as required to provide you with the necessary Services and to carry out the processing set forth in this Policy, and in line with its obligations under applicable law. This means that we will not generally keep your personal information for longer than six years following your last interaction with us, and the retention period will often be shorter. For example, we may keep your information for marketing purposes for a period of 3 years following the termination or expiration of our relationship, or your last contact with us.
4. Data Subject Rights by Region
The following rights may be available to Data Subjects depending on their jurisdiction. These rights are defined as follows:
Users in the EEA, United Kingdom, and Switzerland have the right to:
We note that transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions. Where applicable, we rely on additional measures to protect transfers and will make key transfer terms available upon request.
Data Protection Officer Contact
In accordance with Article 37 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance and serve as a point of contact for privacy-related concerns.
You may contact our DPO at [email protected].
Users in Canada have the right to:
We note that we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Users in Brazil have the right to:
We note that we will inform users on data sharing under the Le Geral de Protecao de Dados (LGPD).
Users in the Asia-Pacific Region (Australia, Japan, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam) have the right to:
We note that we comply with applicable national privacy laws, including the PDPA, PIPA, DPDP, and APPI.
Users in Argentina and Mexico have the right to:
We note that we comply with local privacy frameworks such as ARCO rights (Mexico) and the Argentine Data Protection Law.
5. International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data to the United States or other countries that may not have the same level of data protection laws as your jurisdiction. When we do so, we use approved mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or other legally approved transfer safeguards.
6. Contact Information
If you are a resident of any of the jurisdictions listed in this Supplement and wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
The Sporting News
436 E 36th Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
[email protected]