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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 27, 2025

At The Bench, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you access and interact with our services, including:

  • The The Bench website (readthebench.com)
  • Our newsletters and email communications
  • Our social media pages and interactions
  • Any other services that reference this Privacy Policy

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, you may contact us at Amit@readthebench.com.

1. About This Policy

Who We Are

The Bench is an independent sports media platform dedicated to providing analysis and insights into sports contracts, analytics, and front-office decisions.

When This Privacy Policy Applies

This Privacy Policy applies to all interactions you have with The Bench through the Platform. It supplements our [Terms of Use], which govern the general use of the Platform.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. If we make significant changes, we will provide notice via email or on the Platform.

Your continued use of the Platform after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the changes, you may request account deletion by contacting Amit@readthebench.com with the subject line "Delete My Account."

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

  1. Information You Provide to Us
  2. Information Collected Automatically

Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Create an account or update your profile
  • Submit comments or feedback
  • Contact us for support

Examples of personal information we may collect include:

  • Name and email address (if provided when subscribing to a newsletter or creating an account)
  • Communications, such as messages you send to us
  • Transaction data, if applicable, for purchases made through the Platform

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect certain data, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, interactions with content
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Used to improve user experience and analyze traffic

3. Sources of Information We Receive

We collect information from the following sources:

  • Directly from You: When you provide information through the Platform or interact with our social media accounts.
  • Third-Party Services: If you engage with The Bench via third-party platforms (such as Twitter or LinkedIn), those platforms may share certain data with us.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Used to monitor website activity and improve Platform functionality.

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit certain features of the Platform.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our content and services
  • Send newsletters and other communications (if you opt-in)
  • Monitor Platform performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data for marketing purposes.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that assist in operating our Platform, such as email service providers or analytics tools.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may disclose information if required by law or to respond to a legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • With your consent: We may share your information in other ways if you give us explicit permission to do so.

6. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

If you request account deletion, we will securely delete your personal information unless retention is necessary for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at Amit@readthebench.com.

8. International Data Transfers

The Bench operates in the United States, but may be accessed globally. If you access the Platform from outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

9. Use by Minors

The Platform is intended for users who are at least 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16.

If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete that data. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact Amit@readthebench.com.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

Email: Amit@readthebench.com

We will respond to your request as soon as possible.