Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your data at KingPickleball.com. Transparency you can trust.

Last Updated: April 2026

Introduction

KingPickleball.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

We believe in transparency: we collect only the data necessary to improve your experience and our content, and we never sell your personal information to third parties.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our site.

What Data We Collect

Analytics Data (with consent)

When you grant consent through our cookie banner, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage data:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referral source (how you found our site)
  • Device type, browser, and screen resolution
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level only)
  • Events such as button clicks and scroll depth

Important: Google Analytics 4 does not log IP addresses. All data is processed in aggregated, anonymized form. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

Cookies & Local Storage

We store a small amount of data in your browser to remember your preferences:

  • Cookie consent choice — stored in localStorage so we don't repeatedly show the banner
  • Google Analytics cookies — only set after you accept analytics consent

Contact Form Data

If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists or share this data with third parties.

What We Do NOT Collect

  • Names, addresses, or phone numbers (unless you contact us)
  • Payment or credit card information
  • Precise geolocation data
  • Social media profiles or login credentials
  • Browsing history from other websites

Cookie & Storage Details

Name / PurposeTypeDurationProvider
kp_cookie_consent

Stores your cookie consent choice (accept/reject)

localStoragePersistent (until cleared)KingPickleball.com
_ga

Google Analytics session identifier

Cookie2 yearsGoogle
_ga_<container-id>

Google Analytics property-specific data

Cookie2 yearsGoogle
_gid

Google Analytics daily user identifier

Cookie24 hoursGoogle
_gat

Google Analytics request throttling

Cookie1 minuteGoogle

Google Analytics cookies are only set after you explicitly grant analytics consent via our cookie banner. If you reject or have not yet responded, these cookies are not placed.

How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

Website Improvement

Understanding which pages are most helpful, where users drop off, and what content drives engagement so we can improve our guides and reviews.

Technical Performance

Monitoring page load times, error rates, and device/browser compatibility to ensure the site works well for all visitors.

Security & Fraud Prevention

Detecting unusual traffic patterns, bot activity, or potential security threats to protect our site and visitors.

Responding to Inquiries

Using contact form submissions solely to reply to your questions, feedback, or requests. We do not retain this data beyond the conversation.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above:

Analytics Data
Google Analytics retains event-level data for 2 months by default. Aggregated reports are retained indefinitely. We do not export or store raw analytics data on our own servers.
Cookie Consent
Stored in your browser's localStorage until you manually clear it or we update our cookie policy (which resets the banner).
Contact Messages
Retained for 12 months after our last response, then permanently deleted. We do not use contact data for marketing.
Server Logs
Our hosting provider may retain basic server access logs (IP, timestamp, URL) for 30 days for security and debugging. These are not linked to personal identities.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google processes this data under their own privacy policy.

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

Hosting & Infrastructure

Our website is hosted on Readdy.ai infrastructure. They may process server logs and technical data necessary to deliver our site to your browser. They do not have access to analytics data or personal information you provide through contact forms.

Affiliate Partners

When you click an affiliate link to a retailer (e.g., Amazon), that retailer may set their own cookies and collect data according to their privacy policy. We do not control or have access to data collected by affiliate partners. Please review their privacy policies before making purchases.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you. Since we collect minimal data, this typically applies to contact form submissions.

Right to Deletion

You can request that we delete any personal data we hold. Contact form data will be permanently removed within 30 days of your request.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can change your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for kingpickleball.com, or by contacting us.

Right to Data Portability

If you have submitted data through our contact form, you can request it in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@kingpickleball.com. We will respond within 30 days.

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

GDPR (European Union)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • We obtain explicit consent before setting analytics cookies
  • We provide clear information about what data is collected and why
  • We honor requests to access, correct, or delete personal data
  • We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA without adequate safeguards

CCPA (California)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • We do not sell personal information to third parties
  • We disclose what categories of personal information we collect
  • California residents can request deletion of their personal information
  • We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service providers. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Reset the cookie consent banner so you can review the updated policy
  • Post a notice on our homepage for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out. We take privacy seriously and will respond promptly.

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