Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 01 October, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to The Sporting File ("we," "our," or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains how The Sporting File collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit or interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide
This includes information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Account information when signing in using Google OAuth
- Any additional information you choose to provide
Information We Automatically Collect
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- General geographic location based on your IP address
- Website usage and performance data
This information helps us improve our website, understand reader engagement, and maintain the security of our services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate users through Google OAuth
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze readership and website traffic
- Protect our website from fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Sporting File uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and enhance website functionality.
Cookies may be used to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Measure website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Improve website security
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.
For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party service providers to operate and improve our website. These providers may process certain information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Our website currently uses services including:
- Google OAuth: For secure user authentication and account sign-in.
- Cloudinary: For securely storing and delivering images and other media assets.
- Hosting & Infrastructure: Hosting, security, and infrastructure providers that help keep our services available and secure.
These third-party providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are responsible for handling that information under their own privacy practices.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may disclose information only when:
- Required by applicable law or legal process
- Necessary to protect our legal rights or property
- Required to investigate fraud, security incidents, or misuse of our services
- Working with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where applicable
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
The Sporting File is not intended for children under the minimum age required by applicable law in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Although we take appropriate measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored or processed in countries other than your own, depending on where our service providers operate. Where applicable, we take reasonable measures to ensure that your information receives an appropriate level of protection in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. Your continued use of The Sporting File after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us through our Contact Us page.