Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 6, 2024

At playoffbracketmaker.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we recommend that you refrain from using our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information and non-personal information to provide you with the best possible experience on our website. This information may include:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • User-generated content (e.g., when you submit forms or comments on the website)
  • Account-related information (if applicable, such as when you create an account or participate in activities like a bracket or quiz)

Non-Personal Information

  • Usage data: This includes details such as how you interact with our website, pages viewed, time spent, and referral sources.
  • Technical information: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To offer you personalized services, such as creating and saving NFL Playoff Brackets, custom content, or user accounts.
  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze how users interact with our website, identify areas for improvement, and enhance user experience.
  • Communication: We may use your contact information to send updates, newsletters, or promotional content (if you have consented to receive these).
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms and conditions.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access control protocols to restrict unauthorized users from accessing personal data

However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data sent to our website.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.

  • Types of Cookies We Use:
    • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the functioning of the website, such as for user login and session management.
    • Analytics Cookies: We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. These cookies help us improve site performance.
    • Advertising Cookies: If applicable, we may use cookies to display targeted ads based on your interests.

You can control or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as analytics tools, advertisements, or social media integrations, which may collect or share your personal information. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we recommend that you review them.

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect data about how users engage with our website. Google’s privacy policy can be reviewed here.
  • Social Media: If you interact with social media platforms (e.g., sharing content, logging in via a social media account), they may collect your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these platforms.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in running our website, such as hosting, email communication, or customer service. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the services they provide to us.

We may also disclose your information in the following situations:

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, employees, or others.
  • In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we have about you.
  • Correction: If you believe the information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you can request corrections.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
  • Opt-out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contactus@playoffbracketmaker.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or sending you an email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you need to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: contactus@playoffbracketmaker.com