Effective Date: 1-September-2025
Last Updated: 1-September-2025
Introduction
Welcome to PickleballHQ (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website pickleballhq.co (the “Service”) and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience
- Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and other technical information
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Comments: Any comments you leave on our blog posts
- Survey Responses: Information you provide in surveys or feedback forms
Third-Party Information
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics and other analytics services collect usage data
- Advertising Data: Google AdSense and other advertising partners may collect data for personalized ads
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Send newsletters and updates about pickleball content
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze website usage and improve our content
- Display personalized advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure website security
Legal Basis for Processing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For EU residents, we process your data based on:
- Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and improving our services
- Legal Obligation: When required by law
Cookies and Tracking
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads
Your Cookie Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your usage.
Social Media Platforms
Our website may include social media buttons and plugins that collect information about your visits.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website
- Advertising Partners: To display relevant advertisements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are an EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@pickleballhq.co.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: contact@pickleballhq.co
Website: pickleballhq.co
For EU residents, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@pickleballhq.co.