Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At The Sideline, we collect minimal information necessary to provide our services. This includes:

• User-generated content (team selections, clicks, preferences)
• Anonymous usage data and analytics
• Order information when you make a purchase through our shop
• IP addresses for security and rate limiting purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Display leaderboards and game statistics
• Process orders and deliver products
• Prevent abuse and maintain security
• Communicate about your orders or account

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase and Neon for database services, which comply with SOC 2 Type II and GDPR standards.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences and game progress. This data stays on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Printify for product fulfillment
• Vercel for hosting and analytics
• Supabase and Neon for database services

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Update your information

8. Google Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display personalized and non-personalized ads on our site. Google and its partners may use cookies and other technologies to display ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

9. AI-Generated Content

Certain content on The Sideline, including community news articles, is automatically generated using artificial intelligence. All AI-generated content is clearly labeled and includes links to original sources. We use AI-generated content to summarize news from reputable sports sources and provide context for our community.

10. Changes to This Policy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@thesideline.co

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@thesideline.co