Privacy Policy
EventRecaps.com (“EventRecaps,” “we,” “us”) is an independent, non-commercial website. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Contact form or email: If you contact us, we receive your name, email address, and whatever you include in your message.
- Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and website (optional) you enter, plus your comment. Your email address is never displayed publicly.
- Newsletter: If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
Information collected automatically
- Server logs: Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. This is used for security and keeping the site running.
- Comment spam screening: When you comment, your IP address and browser information may be checked by an automated spam-detection service.
- Analytics: We use Koko Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are popular. This service may use cookies and collects information like general location and device type, not your name.
Cookies
The site uses a small number of cookies:
- Comment cookies: If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in a cookie so you don’t have to re-enter them next time. These last one year.
- Analytics cookies: [If applicable] Used by our analytics provider as described above.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work, though you may have to re-enter your details when commenting.
Embedded content
Some posts may include embedded content from other sites, such as videos, maps, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other site directly, and that site may collect data about you under its own privacy policy.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect only to:
- Respond to your messages
- Display and moderate comments
- [Send updates you’ve signed up for]
- Understand how the site is used and keep it secure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We don’t run ads, and we don’t share your information with third parties except the service providers that run the site (such as our web host and spam filter), or when required by law.
How long we keep it
- Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely so they stay with the post.
- Messages sent through the contact form or by email are kept only as long as needed to respond, then and kept indefinitely.
Your choices
You can ask us to:
- Tell you what personal information we hold about you
- Correct it
- Delete it (this doesn’t include information we must keep for legal or security reasons)
To make a request, contact us.
Photos of people at events
Our photos are taken at public events for editorial purposes. If you appear in one of our photos and would like it removed, email us with a link to the photo and we’ll review your request promptly.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we’ll delete it.
Links to other sites
Our recaps often link to leagues, teams, venues, and other news sources. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us.