Privacy Policy for Fifth Down Fantasy
1. Introduction
At Fifth Down Fantasy, we take privacy and data protection seriously. We are committed to respecting the privacy of all users who interact with our website and services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using our website, fifthdownfantasy.com, you consent to the practices described herein.
2. Scope of Policy and Role of Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your interactions with our website, including submissions, browsing behavior, account setup, and service usage. For the purposes of GDPR and relevant data protection legislation, Fifth Down Fantasy is the data controller and determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of data:
a) Usage Data
Includes information about how you use our website and services, such as browser type, IP address, usage patterns, page visits, and session duration.
b) Account Data
Includes information provided when you register an account, such as name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
c) Profile Data
Includes your interests, preferences, interactions with fantasy sports content, purchase history, and in-site behavior.
d) Communication Data
Includes any messages, inquiries, customer service tickets, or correspondence that you send to us, including communication history.
e) Technical Data
Includes technical information about your device and configuration, including device model, operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and plug-in types.
f) Transaction Data
Includes details of payments you make to us (if applicable), delivery addresses, billing information, and transaction identifiers. We do not store full payment card numbers within our systems.
g) Preference Data
Includes your communication and marketing preferences, preferred topics, subscription settings, and opt-in/opt-out records based on your user choices.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases, where applicable:
– Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
– Contractual Necessity: Where data is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., providing access to registered features or subscriptions).
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes necessary to the operation of our business, provided those interests do not override your data protection rights (e.g., analytics, service optimization).
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: To request access to your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed.
– Right to Rectification: To request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
– Right to Erasure: To request deletion of your personal data, under certain legal limitations (also known as the “right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restriction: To request we limit our processing of your data in specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: To request the transfer of your data to another service provider in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
– Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal data, where applicable.
To exercise any of the above rights, you may contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, which include:
– Encryption of data both in transit and at rest
– Secure data storage compartments protected by firewalls
– Role-based access controls and two-factor authentication
– Regular data backup and recovery protocols
– Staff training on data protection best practices and confidentiality handling
7. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or similar jurisdictions, such transfers are subject to adequate safeguards as required by applicable laws. These include, where necessary, Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent mechanisms under other legal frameworks.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes it was collected. Specific durations vary by data category:
– Usage and technical data: retained for 12 months
– Account and communication data: retained for the duration of your account plus 24 months for legal or service requirements
– Transactional data: retained for up to 7 years to meet legal and tax obligations
– Preference data: retained until you withdraw consent or your account is deleted
We routinely audit and purge inactive or outdated datasets.
9. Cookie Policy
We utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. The categories of cookies used include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and user authentication
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced usability and customization (e.g., saved preferences)
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated statistical data for website performance and usage
– Performance Cookies: Improve speed, responsiveness, and overall site delivery
All non-essential cookies are disabled unless you expressly provide consent.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit to fifthdownfantasy.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner, allowing you to accept or configure preferences. You may update your cookie settings at any time via your browser settings or dedicated tracking preferences on the site. We comply fully with GDPR and CCPA consent requirements and provide mechanisms for users to withdraw consent or opt-out of third-party analytics.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have unknowingly collected such data, we will take prompt steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on fifthdownfantasy.com, and where material, we will notify users through email or prominent site banners. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://fifthdownfantasy.com
Fifth Down Fantasy is committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws. We welcome your questions and are dedicated to addressing privacy matters professionally and transparently.