This is the privacy policy for sheownsthecourt.com (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us directly:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Any information you choose to share when contacting us via email
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on those pages, and referring website
- Clicks on outbound affiliate links (we record which links are clicked, your approximate location, and the timestamp — we do not record any personal information)
Information from third-party advertising and analytics services: If we use Google AdSense or similar advertising networks, those services may set cookies and collect data about your visits to our Site and other websites in order to serve relevant ads. We do not control these services and recommend reviewing their own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information collected to:
- Operate and improve the Site
- Send our newsletter (only if you've subscribed) and respond to inquiries
- Track which articles, links, and partners drive engagement
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to anyone. Ever.
3. Cookies and Tracking
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required to keep the Site running, including admin login sessions
- Analytics cookies: May be used to understand how visitors interact with the Site
- Advertising cookies: If we serve ads, those networks may use cookies to personalize the ads you see
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the Site may not function correctly without them.
4. Affiliate Links
Some links on the Site lead to third-party retailers, ticket marketplaces, or sportsbooks. When you click those links and make a qualifying purchase or sign up, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These partners include — but are not limited to — Fanatics, SeatGeek, and DraftKings.
Affiliate clicks are tracked anonymously (no personal information) so we can measure which content drives engagement. The retailers themselves may collect their own data once you reach their sites; their privacy policies govern that information.
5. Third-Party Services
We rely on the following third-party services to operate the Site:
- Google Fonts — for typography
- Tailwind CSS CDN — for styling
- Mailchimp (or similar) — for newsletter delivery, if you subscribe
- X / Twitter — for posting article links to our public account
These services may receive technical information (like IP address) when you load resources from their servers as part of normal Site operation.
6. Data Retention
We keep newsletter subscriber emails until you unsubscribe. We keep technical logs (cron logs, click events) for up to 30 days for operational purposes. Articles and content remain published until removed by an editor.
7. Your Rights
Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us.
If you are in California (CCPA) or the EU/UK (GDPR), you have additional rights, including the right to access the information we hold about you, the right to correct it, the right to delete it, and the right to object to certain uses. To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address below.
"Do Not Track" signals: Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track browser signals at this time, because there is no industry-standard way to interpret them. We do, however, honor unsubscribe requests immediately.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we've collected such information, we'll delete it. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold, including encrypted database connections, restricted server access, and HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic. No system is perfectly secure, however, and we cannot guarantee that information transmitted to or from the Site will always be safe.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact
Questions, requests, or concerns about this policy can be sent to:
info@sheownsthecourt.com
Hampton Roads, Virginia
United States
This privacy policy is provided for transparency and to comply with applicable law. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal concerns, consult an attorney.