Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 07/09/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bad Dawg Sports (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use when you visit our website at www.bad-dawgsports.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Email subscriptions: Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Comments: Name, email, and content when you comment on articles
- Contact information: Details you provide when contacting us through social media or other channels
- Merchandise orders: Name, address, payment information, and order details (when applicable)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Website analytics: Page views, time spent on site, referral sources, device information
- Cookies and tracking technologies: To improve user experience and analyze website performance
- IP addresses: For security and analytics purposes
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver our newsletter and sports content updates
- Respond to your comments and inquiries
- Improve our website and content based on user behavior
- Process merchandise orders (when applicable)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud and security threats
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, we process your data based on:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and cookies
- Legitimate interests: For website analytics and security
- Contract performance: For merchandise orders
- Legal compliance: When required by law
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Analytics tools (Jetpack), email services, payment processors
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from emails or opt-out of cookies
- Object: To certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at jjpavlick@baddawgsports.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe Website analytics: Up to 26 months Comments: Indefinitely unless deletion is requested
8. International Data Transfers
If you’re located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
9. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
- Analyze website performance
- Remember your preferences
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
10. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:
- Social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)
- Analytics services (Jetpack)
- Payment processors (for merchandise)
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we’re not responsible for their practices.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
12. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We’ll notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.
14. Real Cookie Banner
To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.
The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.
15. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us:
Bad Dawg Sports
Website: www.bad-dawgsports.com
Email: jjpavlick@baddawgsports.com
