Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 3, 2026

BoxingAndBasketball operates boxingandbasketball.com, a website publishing boxing and basketball news. This policy explains how information is collected and used when you read our articles, watch embedded videos, or contact us. We do not operate an online store or collect payment information for purchases on this website.

Information collected

Information you provide. If you use our contact form, we receive the information you enter, such as your name, email address, subject, and message. Please avoid including sensitive personal information in messages or story submissions.

Information about visits. Our website and the services it uses can collect technical and usage information, including IP addresses, browser and device information, pages visited, referring websites, and the date and time of visits. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to operate the site, measure readership, and help prevent spam and abuse.

How information is used

  • To deliver the website, articles, and video features.
  • To respond to messages, news tips, contributor inquiries, and privacy requests.
  • To understand which content readers use and improve the site.
  • To maintain the website, diagnose problems, and detect spam or misuse.
  • To meet applicable legal obligations.

Analytics, cookies, and third-party services

Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and readership. Google may collect usage information through cookies and similar technologies. See how Google uses information from sites that use its services and Google’s Privacy Policy. You can learn about Google’s browser opt-out tool at Google Analytics Opt-out.

WordPress and Jetpack. The site uses WordPress and Jetpack features, including site statistics and media delivery. These services may process technical and usage information. See Automattic’s Privacy Policy for information about its services.

Spam protection. Our contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to help distinguish legitimate visitors from automated abuse. Google processes information about browsers, devices, and interactions for this purpose. Its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Videos and social links. Pages may include YouTube videos or links to Facebook, Instagram, X, and other websites. Embedded content may allow the provider to receive information about your visit or interaction, particularly if you are signed into its service. When you visit an external website, its privacy practices apply.

Your choices

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings and use browser privacy tools. Blocking cookies or third-party services may affect videos, forms, or other features. Where the site displays cookie preference controls, you can also use those controls to manage the choices offered.

Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or a copy of personal information, or to object to or restrict certain uses. Contact us using the link below to make a request. We may need to verify your identity and may retain information where permitted or required by law. You may also contact your local privacy regulator where applicable.

Sharing and service providers

Information is processed by services involved in hosting, delivering, maintaining, measuring, and protecting the website, and by email services used to handle inquiries. Third-party providers process information according to their applicable terms and privacy policies. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or reasonably necessary to address fraud, abuse, or threats to the security of the site or others.

Retention, security, and international processing

Contact messages, technical records, and analytics information may be retained for responding to inquiries, operating and protecting the website, and meeting applicable obligations. Retention varies by the type of information and the settings of the services involved. Contact us with questions or deletion requests.

Our service providers may process information in countries other than your own. No website, email system, or method of online transmission can guarantee complete security.

Children’s information

This is a general-audience sports news website. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our contact form, please contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

Changes and contact

We may update this policy as the website or its services change. The effective date above identifies the latest revision.

For privacy questions or requests, use the BoxingAndBasketball contact page and put “Privacy request” in the subject line.