Privacy Policy

At Sports Illustrated, accessible at sportsillustrated.com, we are fully committed to safeguarding your personal information and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data. Our practices are designed with a privacy-first approach and are fully aligned with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Introduction and Commitment to Privacy

We recognize the importance of your privacy and personal data. Whether you are browsing our website, subscribing to newsletters, making purchases, or interacting with our services in any way, your information is treated with the highest standards of confidentiality and security. We are committed to transparency and accountability in our data handling practices.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our digital services, including but not limited to visitors of sportsillustrated.com and individuals who engage with us through emails, subscriptions, or other communications.

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller of your personal data is Sports Illustrated. You may contact us regarding any matter related to this policy at [email protected].

3. Categories of Data We Process

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data: Includes information such as IP address, browser type and version, browsing actions, time zones, device identifiers, session details, and referral sources.

b. Account Data: Includes personal information provided when creating an account, such as name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.

c. Profile Data: Includes your personal preferences, purchase history, content consumption behavior, and subscription settings.

d. Communication Data: Includes records of any correspondence between you and Sports Illustrated, such as customer service inquiries, feedback, or complaints.

e. Technical Data: Includes device specifications, operating system, network type, and system configuration parameters.

f. Transaction Data: Includes data related to purchases, payment methods, billing addresses, product delivery records, and transaction history.

g. Preference Data: Includes your stated preferences regarding marketing communications, notification settings, and areas of interest related to our offerings.

4. Legal Bases for Data Processing

We process personal data in accordance with the following lawful bases:

– Legitimate Interest: To manage our website, personalize user experiences, and ensure system integrity, security, and operational efficiency.
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders, provide customer support, and deliver subscribed services.
– Consent: For sending marketing communications, using non-essential cookies, or collecting certain types of personal data. Where consent is required, it will be requested in a clear and unambiguous manner.
– Compliance with Legal Obligations: Where required by applicable law or legal process.

5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Law

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

– Right of Access: You may request access to personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
– Right to Erasure: You may request, under specified circumstances, that we delete your personal data.
– Right to Restriction: You may restrict the processing of your data where lawfully applicable.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.
– Rights under CCPA: California residents may also request to know what personal information is collected and request deletion or opt-out of the sale of personal information.

Requests for any of the above rights may be made by emailing [email protected]. We may require you to verify your identity before processing such requests.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data. These measures include:

– Data Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
– Access Controls: Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel only.
– Regular Backups: We conduct encrypted backups to protect against data loss or corruption.
– Employee Training: We train employees routinely on data protection standards and security protocols.

7. International Transfers

We may transfer personal data to entities located outside of your country of residence. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the execution of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission. These transfers are consistent with the requirements of applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including the satisfaction of any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specifically:

– Usage Data: Stored for up to 12 months.
– Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account and up to 24 months post-termination.
– Profile and Transaction Data: Maintained for 36 months for audit and customer service purposes.
– Communication Data: Retained for 18 months.
– Technical Data: Held for up to 12 months.
– Consent and preference data: Retained for as long as your account is active or until withdrawal of consent.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on sportsillustrated.com. Cookies fall into the following categories:

– Essential Cookies: Required for the core functionality of the website.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization and remembering user preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users engage with the site to improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Deliver enhanced web performance and responsiveness.

For a full list of cookies used, please refer to our website’s Cookie Management Tool available on our homepage.

10. Cookie Management and Regulatory Compliance

Users have full control over cookie settings. Upon visiting sportsillustrated.com, you will be presented with a consent notice allowing you to manage your preferences. You may review or alter these settings at any time.

We comply fully with the requirements of both GDPR and CCPA regarding the collection and use of cookies, including maintaining a record of consents and offering opt-out mechanisms for targeted advertising and analytics tools.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data being collected inadvertently, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe that we may have collected such data are encouraged to contact us directly at [email protected].

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect updates in our practices, regulatory requirements, or technological advancements. Users will be notified of any material changes through appropriate channels, which may include a revised policy published on sportsillustrated.com or direct notifications.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: [email protected]

We are committed to addressing privacy requests in a timely and transparent manner.

Compliance

We take your privacy seriously. Sports Illustrated complies with all applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA. For further inquiries or to exercise your rights, please email us at [email protected].