Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Pickleball Addict Life is operated by Collaborare Dot Net, LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your personal information.

Website: https://pickleballaddict.life

Privacy Contact: contact@pickleballaddict.life

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us through our contact form
• Communications: Any information you provide when you communicate with us via email or contact forms

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our site:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages, and other browsing behavior
• Location Information: General geographic location based on your IP address

3. How and Why We Collect Data

We collect and use your information for:

• Website Operations: To provide, maintain, and improve our website and content
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site through Google Analytics 4, which helps us improve user experience
• Advertising: To display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
• Communications: To respond to your inquiries and send newsletters (if you opt in)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

Important: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet.

4.1 How Google Uses Cookies

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. These cookies help deliver personalized advertising content relevant to your interests.

4.2 Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising. You can do so by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings - Manage your Google ad preferences
• www.aboutads.info - Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

5. Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used before coming to our site.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about site usage. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Functional Cookies: Essential for website operation and cannot be disabled
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics 4)
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads based on your interests (Google AdSense)

6.2 Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Each browser is different, so check your browser's "Help" menu to learn how to modify your cookie preferences.

7. How We Share Your Information

We share your information with third-party service providers and advertising partners to operate our website and display advertisements. This sharing may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under certain privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

7.1 Third-Party Service Providers

• Google AdSense: For displaying personalized advertisements
• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Email Service Providers: For sending newsletters and communications (if applicable)

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 European Union Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information

8.2 California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for targeted advertising purposes
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discriminatory treatment

8.3 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Our use of advertising services like Google AdSense may involve the sharing of personal information with advertising partners, which may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. California residents can opt out of this by:

• Visiting the Google Ads Settings
• Using browser-based opt-out tools and ad blockers
• Contacting us at contact@pickleballaddict.life

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at contact@pickleballaddict.life. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

9. Children's Privacy

Although our website is fairly suitable for children under the age of 13, it is not explicitly intended for them. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@pickleballaddict.life. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL Encryption: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Regular Security Reviews: Periodic assessment of our security practices and technologies

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal information, to the United States and process it there.

13. Use of AI and Automated Technologies

We may use AI-driven tools and automated technologies for content creation, analytics, and personalization purposes. These tools help us improve user experience and deliver relevant content. Any personal information processed by AI tools is subject to the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Sending an email notification (if you have subscribed to our newsletter)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: December 30, 2025

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: