Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to howtoplaypickleball.lol (the "site"), operated by The Pickle Path ("we", "us", "our"). By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

Information you give us

• Emails: If you email us, we receive your email address, your name if you include it, and the content of your message.
• Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and website you enter, the comment itself, your IP address, and your browser user agent to help detect spam.
• Newsletter: If we offer a newsletter and you subscribe, we collect your email address to send it to you. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, we and our service providers may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the page that referred you. This helps us understand which guides are useful and improve the site.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to:

• Keep the site working and loading quickly (for example, caching).
• Remember your comment details if you choose that option.
• Measure traffic and site usage through analytics.
• Track referrals from our affiliate links, so retailers know a purchase came from our site.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work as intended without them.

Third party services

• Google Analytics and Google Search Console (through Google Site Kit) help us understand site traffic. Google may collect data as described in its privacy policy. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt out browser add on.
• Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs: When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may place a cookie to record the referral. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
• Advertising: If we display ads in the future, ad partners such as Google may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can manage personalized ads in Google Ad Settings.
• Hosting: Our site is hosted by Hostinger, which processes server logs needed to deliver and secure the site.
• Embedded content: Guides may include embedded videos or other content. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website, which may collect data about you.

How we use information

• To run, maintain, and improve the site and its content.
• To reply to your messages and moderate comments.
• To understand how readers use the site.
• To detect spam, abuse, and security problems.

We do not sell your personal information.

How long we keep information

We keep emails and comments for as long as needed to respond and to maintain the site. Analytics data is kept according to the retention settings of the analytics provider.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, and California, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export the personal information we hold about you, and to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact us. We will respond within the time required by applicable law.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Links to other sites

Our guides link to retailers and other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last changed.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email contact@howtoplaypickleball.lol.