Privacy Policy

Introduction

At The Sports Newsletter, LLC ("TSN," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website thesportsnewsletter.com (the "Site") and services (collectively, the "Services").

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Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you sign up for our Services or interact with us, we may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
• Account Credentials: Username and password for accessing your account.
• Payment Information: Credit card details or other financial information necessary to process your payments.

2. Banking Information

If you make payments through ACH transfers, your bank account information will be collected via Plaid Inc. ("Plaid") for processing purposes. Plaid securely collects your financial data; we do not store your bank login credentials.

3. Usage Data

We may automatically collect information about how you access and use the Site, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Information: Pages viewed, links clicked, and other actions taken on the Site.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To create and manage your account, process transactions, and deliver newsletters.
• Communication: To send you updates, promotional materials, and respond to inquiries.
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Site and Services.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

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Sharing of Information

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

1. Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment Processors: Including Plaid, to process payments securely.
• Email Service Providers: To send newsletters and communications.
• Analytics Providers: To analyze usage data and improve our Services.

2. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

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Consent to Bank Data Collection via Plaid

By using our ACH payment services, you acknowledge and agree that the processing of payments will be facilitated through Plaid Inc. When you provide your bank account information:

• You grant us and Plaid the right to access and transmit your personal and financial information as necessary to process your payment.
• Plaid's use of your information is governed by their privacy policy, which can be found at https://plaid.com/legal/#consumers.
• We do not store your bank account login credentials. All sensitive data is handled securely by Plaid in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Data Retention and Deletion

1. Data Retention

• Personal Information: We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services.
• Transaction Records: We retain transaction data to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Usage Data: Usage data may be retained for internal analysis purposes.

2. Data Deletion

• Account Closure: Upon request or account closure, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.
• Exception: We may retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

3. How to Request Deletion

• You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected].

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Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: Data encryption in transit using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
• Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Monitoring: Systems are monitored for potential vulnerabilities and attacks.

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Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on it to process your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience.
• Understand usage patterns.
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

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Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

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Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

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International Users

If you are accessing our Services from outside the USA, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the USA, where our servers are located.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.