Privacy Policy for FantasyBaseball101.com
1. Introduction
At FantasyBaseball101.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit, interact with, or make use of our website and services. We process your personal data with the highest standards of care and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using FantasyBaseball101.com, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of FantasyBaseball101.com and governs the processing of personal data collected via our website and related digital services. For the purposes of the GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, the data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Fantasy Baseball 101
Email: [email protected]
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data:
Includes information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, access times, referring website addresses, and pages viewed.
b. Account Data:
When you create an account, we collect your full name, postal address, email address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data:
Includes your interests, preferences, participation in fantasy leagues, past purchases, and behavioral insights based on interactions with our content.
d. Communication Data:
Includes emails, messages sent via contact forms, support inquiries, and our correspondence history with you.
e. Technical Data:
Includes details of your devices (such as model, operating system, language, and time zone), browser plug-ins, and platform information used to access our services.
f. Transaction Data:
Includes purchase history, payment methods (processed via third-party secure gateways), billing information, and delivery details for products or services.
g. Preference Data:
Includes your consent preferences for receiving marketing from us and your stated interests in specific fantasy baseball products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
– Contractual Necessity: To provide and manage the services you request and to fulfill any contractual obligations.
– Consent: For sending marketing communications or using non-essential cookies and analytics tools. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
– Legitimate Interests: For improving website performance, securing our services, and conducting business analytics, where these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
– Compliance with Legal Obligations: Where the processing is necessary for us to comply with applicable laws or judicial orders.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and to access a copy.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction: Ask us to suspend processing of your personal data in limited situations.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest or direct marketing.
– Right Not to Be Discriminated Against (CCPA): You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data, including:
– SSL encryption for secure transmission of data
– Access controls and authentication protocols for data access
– Regular data backups
– Staff data protection training and internal policies
– Firewall and anti-malware protections
7. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and stored outside your jurisdiction, including to countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws. Where such transfers occur, we use appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and safeguard mechanisms recognized by applicable data protection authorities.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
– Account Data and Profile Data: Retained as long as your account remains active or for a period of five (5) years after last activity.
– Transaction and Communication Data: Retained for up to seven (7) years for recordkeeping and compliance purposes.
– Cookies and Usage Data: Retained no longer than fourteen (14) months from collection unless consent is renewed.
– Data retained under legal obligations: Retained as required by applicable laws.
9. Cookie Policy
FantasyBaseball101.com uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. These include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality.
– Functional Cookies: Allow website customization and retained preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior through aggregated data (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Track performance and usage metrics for system optimization.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool, which complies with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You can also configure your browser settings to reject or alert you about all or select cookies. Note that turning off cookies may affect site usability.
If you are a California resident, you may exercise your right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal data, if applicable, by submitting a request through our contact email.
11. Children’s Privacy
FantasyBaseball101.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have collected such data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. Significant changes will be communicated to users through the website or via direct email.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the handling of your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
We remain committed to safeguarding your personal information and maintaining compliance with global privacy regulations. Thank you for trusting FantasyBaseball101.com with your data.