Effective Date: July 12, 2025
Bad Dawg Sports (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of
children who use our website and digital services. This Children’s Privacy Policy explains
our information collection, disclosure, and parental consent practices with respect to
information provided by children under the age of 13 (“child” or “children”). This policy
is in accordance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and
outlines our practices in the United States regarding children’s personal information.
This Children’s Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our general Privacy
Policy and US State Privacy Notice. For more information about COPPA and general tips
about protecting children’s online privacy, please visit OnGuard Online
(https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online).
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM CHILDREN
Bad Dawg Sports primarily creates sports news content for general audiences.
However, we recognize that children may visit our website and engage with our
content. We are committed to COPPA compliance in all our practices.
Website Usage and Content Viewing
No Registration Required: Children can view our sports news articles, photos, and
videos without registering or providing personal information.
Automatic Information Collection: When children visit our website, we may
automatically collect certain technical information including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used solely
for:
- Website functionality and performance
- Understanding general audience demographics
- Improving our content and user experience
- Security and fraud prevention
Comments and User-Generated Content
Comment Policy: We do not allow children under 13 to post comments on our website.
Our comment system requires users to confirm they are 13 or older.
Social Media Interaction: Children should not interact with our social media accounts
(Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok) without parental supervision. We do
not knowingly collect personal information from children through social media
platforms.
Email Newsletter Subscriptions
Parental Consent Required: If a child attempts to subscribe to our email newsletter, we
require:
- Parent or guardian email address for verification
- Parental consent before adding the child to our mailing list
- Clear notice to parents about what information we collect and how we use it
Verification Process: We send a verification email to the parent/guardian explaining:
- What information we are collecting
- How we plan to use it
- How to provide or revoke consent
- How to unsubscribe at any time
Contact Forms and Communications
Limited Collection: If a child contacts us with a question about sports or our content, we
may collect:
- Email address (to respond to the inquiry)
- First name (for personalized response)
- Age verification (to ensure COPPA compliance)
Immediate Deletion: We delete this information immediately after responding to the
child’s inquiry and do not retain it for marketing or other purposes.
- HOW WE USE CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
We use any information collected from children only for the following limited purposes:
Permitted Uses
- Website Functionality: Ensuring our website works properly for all users
- Content Improvement: Understanding what sports content interests our audience
- Safety and Security: Protecting our website and users from harmful activities
- Legal Compliance: Meeting our legal obligations under COPPA and other laws
- Direct Response: Answering specific questions submitted by children
Prohibited Uses
We do NOT use children’s information for:
- Marketing or advertising purposes
- Creating user profiles for commercial purposes
- Selling or sharing with third parties for their marketing
- Behavioral advertising or tracking across websites
- Any purpose other than those listed above
- INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell, rent, or share children’s personal information with third parties except in
the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our
website, such as:
- Web hosting services
- Email delivery services
- Website analytics (with anonymized data only)
- Security services
These providers are contractually required to protect children’s information and use it
only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose children’s information if required by law, including:
- In response to a court order or subpoena
- To law enforcement or child protective services when required
- To protect the safety of a child or others
- To protect the security of our website and services
No Other Sharing
We do not share children’s personal information in any other circumstances, including:
- With advertisers or marketing companies
- With other media organizations
- For commercial purposes
- With social media platforms (beyond standard website functionality)
- PARENTAL RIGHTS AND CONTROLS
Parents have the following rights regarding their child’s personal information:
Right to Review
Parents can request to review any personal information we have collected from their
child by contacting us at privacy@bad-dawgsports.com.
Right to Delete
Parents can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from
their child. We will honor these requests promptly, typically within 30 days.
Right to Refuse Collection
Parents can refuse to allow us to collect further personal information from their child at
any time.
Right to Control Communications
Parents can opt their child out of any email communications from us at any time using
the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- HOW TO EXERCISE PARENTAL RIGHTS
Contact Information
To exercise any parental rights or ask questions about our children’s privacy practices,
parents can contact us:
Email: privacy@bad-dawgsports.com
Website: http://www.bad-dawgsports.com/contact
Social Media: @jj_pavlick on Twitter
Verification Process
To protect children’s privacy and security, we will take reasonable steps to verify a
parent’s identity before providing access to or deleting a child’s personal information.
This may include:
- Requesting identifying information about the parent
- Asking for details about the child’s interaction with our website
- Using other reasonable verification methods
Response Time
We will respond to parental requests within 30 days of receiving a verified request.
- DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION
Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect children’s personal
information, including:
- Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
- Secure data storage practices
Data Retention
We retain children’s personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes
described in this policy:
- Website analytics data: Anonymized after 26 months
- Email inquiries: Deleted immediately after response
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until parent requests removal
- Technical data: Retained only as long as necessary for website functionality
- THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. We have configured
these services to:
- Not collect personally identifiable information from children
- Anonymize IP addresses
- Comply with COPPA requirements
Social Media Plugins
Our website may include social media sharing buttons. These plugins are configured to
not collect personal information from children under 13.
External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy
practices of other websites and encourage parents to review the privacy policies of any
websites their children visit.
- UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Children’s Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make
changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
- For material changes, provide additional notice through our website or email
We encourage parents to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our
privacy practices.
- CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Children’s Privacy Policy or our privacy practices
regarding children, please contact us:
Bad Dawg Sports
Email: privacy@bad-dawgsports.com
Website: http://www.bad-dawgsports.com
Twitter: @jj_pavlick
Mailing Address:
Bad Dawg Sports
Privacy Officer
[Your Business Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
For immediate concerns about your child’s privacy, please email us at
privacy@bad-dawgsports.com with “COPPA Inquiry” in the subject line.
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information about protecting children’s privacy online, parents can visit:
- OnGuard Online: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online
- Federal Trade Commission COPPA Information:
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/childr
ens-online-privacy-protection-rule - ConnectSafely: https://www.connectsafely.org/
Last Updated: July 12, 2025
