BAD DAWG SPORTS US STATE PRIVACY NOTICE
Effective Date: July 12, 2025
This notice contains additional information relevant to residents of certain US states
(including, as of July 31, 2025: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa,
Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Virginia) that have their own data privacy laws and regulations, and
associated rights. Except where otherwise noted, this notice applies to residents of all
US States listed above.
This notice contains specific disclosures about our processing of certain states’
residents’ personal information, both online and offline, explains privacy rights available
to such residents and how to exercise them, provides our “Notice Regarding Financial
Incentives,” and identifies how you can contact us.
This notice should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy. More information on
who we are, the categories of personal information processed by Bad Dawg Sports, the
purposes for processing that information, including for targeted advertising, the
categories of third parties with whom we share that information, the categories of
personal information we share/sell to third parties, which may include any of the
categories of information we collect, a description of our retention policies for personal
data, the process for notifying you about changes to this notice, and how to contact us
can be found in our Privacy Policy.
NOTICE AT COLLECTION
This “Notice at Collection” provides certain disclosures about our collection, processing,
sharing, selling, targeted advertising, and retention of certain states’ residents’
personal information, including in the past 12 months.
Categories of Personal Information
The personal information we collect includes the following categories of personal
information (as defined in applicable laws), including sensitive personal information (as
defined in applicable laws):
Identifiers, such as name, email address, username and password, postal address,
telephone number, IP address, social media handles, and other similar identifiers.
Characteristics of protected classifications and demographic information, such as
gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran
status, marital status, national origin, and medical information (when voluntarily
provided).
Commercial information, including information about your interests in sports content,
reading history, subscription preferences, newsletter engagement, merchandise
purchases or inquiries, payment information, survey responses, and information you
provide in comments or public forums on our website and social media.
Internet or other electronic network activity information, including information
regarding your interactions with our website (www.bad-dawgsports.com), mobile
applications, social media accounts, email newsletters, browsing behavior, search
history on our site, and device information.
Geolocation data, including approximate location information from your IP address or
device when accessing our content, and precise location when you attend events we
cover or when you enable location services.
Audio, electronic, visual, or similar information, including photos or videos you submit,
voice recordings if you call us, images captured at events we cover, and content you
share on our social media platforms.
Inferences drawn from any of the above information to create profiles about your sports
interests, content preferences, and engagement patterns.
Categories of Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from the following sources:
- Directly from you when you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, comment
on articles, or contact us - Your interactions with our website and digital properties
- Social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)
- Analytics and advertising partners
- Event attendance and press credential applications
- Third-party services that help us understand our audience
- Publicly available sources related to sports news and events
Purposes for Which Personal Information is Collected, Processed, and Disclosed
We collect and use personal information for the following business purposes:
Content Creation and Delivery
- Providing sports news, articles, and multimedia content
- Personalizing content recommendations based on your interests
- Managing newsletter subscriptions and email communications
- Operating our website and ensuring its functionality
Marketing and Advertising
- Sending promotional emails and newsletters
- Targeted advertising on social media platforms
- Measuring advertising effectiveness
- Growing our subscriber base and audience engagement
Business Operations
- Customer support and responding to inquiries
- Processing merchandise orders (when available)
- Managing press credentials and event access
- Analytics and improving our services
- Legal compliance and protecting our rights
Community Engagement
- Managing comments and user-generated content
- Social media interaction and community building
- Event coverage and fan engagement
We disclose personal information to the following categories of third parties:
- Service Providers: Email marketing platforms, website hosting, analytics providers,
payment processors - Advertising Partners: Social media platforms, advertising networks, audience
measurement services - Business Partners: Sports organizations, event venues, other media outlets for
collaborative coverage - Legal and Safety: Government entities when required by law, legal advisors
“Selling,” “Sharing,” or Processing Personal Information for “Targeted Advertising”
We may “sell,” “share,” or process personal information for “targeted advertising” as
defined by applicable privacy laws. This includes sharing data with:
- Social media advertising platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
- Google Analytics and advertising services
- Other advertising networks and audience measurement services
The categories of personal information we may “sell,” “share,” or use for “targeted
advertising” include:
- Identifiers (email addresses, IP addresses, device IDs)
- Commercial information (content preferences, engagement history)
- Internet activity information (website interactions, browsing behavior)
- Approximate geolocation data
- Inferences about sports interests and preferences
We do not “sell,” “share,” or process for “targeted advertising” the personal information
of known minors under 18 years of age.
Sensitive Personal Information
We may process sensitive personal information in limited circumstances, such as:
- Demographic information voluntarily provided in surveys
- Precise geolocation when you attend events we cover
- Information about your sports preferences that may reveal personal characteristics
We do not sell or share sensitive personal information and only use it for permitted
purposes under applicable laws.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described
above, including:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Website analytics: Typically 26 months
- Customer service records: 3-5 years
- Legal compliance: As required by applicable laws
- Marketing data: Until you opt out or request deletion
PRIVACY RIGHTS
Residents of certain US States have the following rights relating to their personal
information:
Right to Know/Access
You have the right to know what personal information we have collected about you,
including the categories of sources, business purposes, categories of third parties we
share with, and the specific pieces of information we have collected.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a portable, machine-readable
format.
Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from
or about you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain
about you.
Right to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising, Sale, or Sharing
You have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information and
“targeted advertising.”
Right to Request Categories of Third Parties
You have the right to request a list of categories of third parties to which we have
disclosed your personal information.
Right to Request Specific List of Third Parties (MN and OR Residents only)
You have the right to request a list of specific third parties to which we have disclosed
personal information.
Right to Appeal
You have the right to appeal decisions we make regarding your privacy rights requests.
Right to Non-Discrimination
You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
EXERCISING YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Making Requests
To exercise your privacy rights, you may:
- Email us: privacy@bad-dawgsports.com
- Contact us through our website: http://www.bad-dawgsports.com/contact
- Social media: Send a direct message to @jj_pavlick on Twitter
Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising/Sale/Sharing
To opt out of targeted advertising or the sale/sharing of your personal information:
- Email preferences: Use the unsubscribe link in our newsletters
- Website cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block tracking cookies
- Social media: Adjust your ad preferences on each platform
- Contact us directly: privacy@bad-dawgsports.com
Verification Process
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will:
- Send a verification email to your registered email address
- May request additional information to confirm your identity
- Process verified requests within 45 days (with possible 45-day extension)
Authorized Agents
You may use an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. The agent must
provide:
- Written authorization from you
- Proof of their identity
- Verification of your identity
NOTICE REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
Bad Dawg Sports may offer various promotional programs, including:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Exclusive content and early access to articles
- Social media engagement: Special content for followers
- Event access: Press credentials and exclusive coverage opportunities
- Merchandise promotions: Discounts and special offers (when available)
Participation in these programs is optional. We collect personal information to support
these programs, which may include identifiers, commercial information, and internet
activity information. The value of these programs is reasonably related to the value of
the personal information collected, calculated based on:
- Cost of providing exclusive content
- Marketing and promotional expenses
- Administrative costs
- Value of enhanced user experience
If you request deletion of your personal information or opt out of data sharing, we may
not be able to provide access to these programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bad Dawg Sports
Website: http://www.bad-dawgsports.com
Email: privacy@bad-dawgsports.com
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us using the
information above.
UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE
We may update this notice from time to time. We will post the updated notice on our
website and indicate the effective date. For material changes, we may provide
additional notice through our newsletter or website announcements.
Last Updated: July 12, 2025
