The Courtside Edit is a tennis lifestyle and beginner guide published independently. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit this website, how we use it, and what choices you have.

We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell your data, and we keep things as simple and transparent as possible.

Information We Collect

Email address

If you subscribe to The Saturday Courtside Letter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.

Usage data

Like most websites, we may collect basic usage data through analytics tools, including pages visited, time spent on the site, general location by country or region, and the device and browser you are using. This data is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us understand which content is most useful and how to improve the site.

Cookies

We may use cookies to support basic site functionality and analytics. We do not use cookies to track you across other websites or serve targeted advertising.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

• →To send the weekly newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
• →To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content
• →To maintain the basic functionality of the website

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Affiliate Links

Some posts on The Courtside Edit contain affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly marked on the site. We only recommend products we genuinely believe are useful for beginner tennis players.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help run this site, including email delivery providers for the newsletter and analytics tools for understanding site traffic. These services have their own privacy policies and may process data on our behalf. We choose providers that take data privacy seriously and process only the minimum information necessary.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• →Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time
• →Request access to any personal data we hold about you
• →Request that we delete your personal data
• →Opt out of analytics tracking by using a browser extension such as uBlock Origin

To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch via the Contact page.

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email address is removed from our mailing list. Aggregated analytics data does not include personally identifiable information and may be retained indefinitely.

Children's Privacy

This website 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 submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out via the Contact page. We are happy to help.