Information We Collect
Pickleball Pro is a content website. We do not require user accounts, logins, or registration of any kind. We do not collect your name, email address, or other personal information unless you voluntarily contact us.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit pickleballp.com, our web server and analytics tools automatically collect standard technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand how visitors use our site and identify technical issues.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic and user behavior in aggregate. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data such as which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and what devices they use. This information is processed by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Pickleball Pro uses cookies through third-party services including Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These cookies help analyze traffic patterns and serve relevant advertisements. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
Advertising
Pickleball Pro displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These ads help cover the costs of running this site, including web hosting and equipment purchases for gear reviews.
Personalized Advertising
Google and other third-party ad vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history on this site and other websites. This is known as personalized or interest-based advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Affiliate Links
Some articles on Pickleball Pro contain affiliate links to products and retailers. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. Our product reviews and recommendations are based on genuine testing and are not influenced by affiliate relationships.
How We Use Your Information
The limited data we collect is used to: analyze site traffic and identify popular content, monitor site performance and fix technical issues, serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense, and improve the overall user experience. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy regarding analytics and advertising services.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's default retention settings. We do not maintain any personal databases of visitor information.
Children's Privacy
Pickleball Pro is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our contact page.