This Privacy Policy explains how PickleballPhenom.com ("PickleballPhenom," "we," "us") handles information when you visit the site, sign up for the free Pickleball Starter Kit, take the Paddle Finder Quiz, or click one of our product links.
Information we collect
Information you give us
When you fill out our email form to get the free Starter Kit, we collect the name and email address you enter. If you contact us directly, we collect whatever you include in your message. Quiz answers are used to generate your paddle recommendation and may be stored alongside your email so we can send you relevant follow-ups.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we automatically receive standard technical data when you visit:
- IP address and general location (city or region level)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages viewed, time on page, and the link or search that sent you here
- Clicks on outbound product links
We do not ask for or store payment details. Any purchase you make happens on a retailer's own site, under that retailer's policies.
How we use your information
- To deliver the Starter Kit and your quiz results
- To send pickleball tips, gear reviews, and product recommendations by email
- To answer questions you send us
- To understand which content and paddles readers find useful, so we can publish more of it
- To keep the site secure and working properly
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not rent or trade our email list.
Affiliate links and commissions
PickleballPhenom.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs. When you click a product link and buy something, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon and other retailers use their own cookies and tracking to credit that sale, and their privacy policies apply once you leave our site. Commissions never change which paddles we recommend.
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, measure traffic, and track which links get clicked. Affiliate networks set their own cookies when you click through to a retailer so a purchase can be attributed to us.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some parts of the site may not work as expected if you do.
Services we rely on
We share limited data with providers that help us run the site, and only for that purpose:
- Email service provider stores your name and email and delivers our messages
- Analytics providers such as Google Analytics measure traffic in aggregate
- Affiliate networks including Amazon Associates track referred clicks and orders
- Hosting and security providers keep the site online and protected
We may also disclose information if the law requires it, or to protect our rights, our readers, or the security of the site.
Email and how to unsubscribe
If you request the Starter Kit, you are opting in to our email list. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and one click removes you. You can also reply to any message and ask to be taken off the list.
How long we keep your data
We keep subscriber information until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for as long as it is useful for improving the site.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, ask us to delete it, or opt out of marketing emails. Residents of California and of the EU and UK have specific rights under the CCPA and GDPR, including the right to know what is collected and the right to opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To make a request, email us using the address below. We may need to confirm your identity before acting on it.
Children
This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us their information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect the information we hold, including secure hosting and encrypted connections. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to other sites
Our content links to retailers, manufacturers, and other resources. Once you leave PickleballPhenom.com, this policy no longer applies. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the site grows or as the law changes. The revised date at the top of this page always reflects the current version. Continuing to use the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Questions about your data?
Email privacy@pickleballphenom.com and tell us what you need: a copy of your data, a correction, or full deletion. We answer every request.