Youth Sports Business Report Co.
Effective Date: 1/1/2025
Introduction
Youth Sports Business Report Co. (“YSBR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website (youthsportsbusinessreport.com), subscribe to our newsletters, engage with our content on social media platforms, or otherwise use our services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy is part of and subject to our Terms of Service. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.
For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia Residents: This Privacy Policy includes specific information about your privacy rights under applicable state laws. Please see the “State-Specific Privacy Rights” section below.
Table of Contents
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- How We Share Your Information
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Your Privacy Rights and Choices
- State-Specific Privacy Rights
- Data Security
- Data Retention
- Children’s Privacy
- International Users
- Third-Party Links and Services
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
1. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in several ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to any of our newsletters, we collect your email address. We may also collect your name, company affiliation, job title, and content preferences if you provide them.
Account Registration: If you create an account with us, we may collect your name, email address, password, company information, and other profile details.
Communications: When you contact us via email, social media, or other means, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
Surveys and Contests: If you participate in surveys, contests, or promotions, we collect the information you submit, which may include contact information, demographic information, and your responses.
Event Registration: If you register for a webinar, conference, or other event, we collect your name, email address, company information, and any other information required for registration.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
Device and Usage Information: We automatically collect information about how you access and use our Services, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and identifiers
- Operating system
- Pages visited and content viewed
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website addresses
- Clickstream data
Location Information: We may collect general location information based on your IP address.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services. See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below for more details.
C. Information from Third Parties
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our content on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, etc.), we may receive information from those platforms in accordance with their terms and your privacy settings.
Data Partners: We may receive information about you from third-party data providers, analytics companies, marketing partners, and publicly available sources to enhance our understanding of our audience and improve our Services.
Business Partners: If you engage with YSBR through one of our business partners (such as Play Up Partners), we may receive information about you from that partner.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
A. To Provide and Improve Our Services
- Deliver newsletters and content you’ve subscribed to
- Manage your account and subscriptions
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Personalize your experience with our Services
- Analyze how our Services are used and identify trends
- Improve, develop, and enhance our content and Services
B. Marketing and Communications
- Send you newsletters, articles, and updates about youth sports business news
- Inform you about our events, webinars, and special offers
- Provide information about Services offered by YSBR and our affiliates, including Play Up Partners
- Send promotional communications (with your consent where required by law)
C. Business Operations
- Generate leads for Play Up Partners and other affiliated services
- Conduct market research and audience analysis
- Compile demographic information and aggregate data
- Create reports on industry trends and audience insights
D. Advertising and Analytics
- Deliver targeted advertising based on your interests
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising campaigns
- Work with advertising partners to serve relevant advertisements
E. Legal and Security Purposes
- Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
- Protect against fraud, security threats, and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
- Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
F. With Your Consent
- For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or with your consent
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
A. Affiliated Companies
We may share your information with our affiliated companies and business partners, including:
- Play Up Partners: As YSBR functions as a lead generation vehicle for Play Up Partners, we may share your information with Play Up Partners to facilitate their marketing and business development activities.
- Parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliated entities for business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
B. Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Email delivery and newsletter platforms
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Data analytics and research
- Marketing and advertising services
- Payment processing (if applicable)
- Customer support tools
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
C. Advertising and Marketing Partners
We may share information with advertising networks, social media platforms, and marketing partners to:
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Create audience segments and lookalike audiences
- Conduct joint marketing activities
This may include sharing hashed email addresses or other identifiers with platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google for advertising purposes.
D. Business Partners and Sponsors
We may share information with:
- Event sponsors and co-hosts
- Content partners and co-branded service providers
- Organizations featured in our content (with your consent where required)
E. Legal Requirements and Business Transfers
We may disclose your information:
- To comply with laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes
- To respond to government or law enforcement requests
- To protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights of others
- To investigate or prevent fraud, security issues, or illegal activities
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction
F. Aggregate and De-identified Information
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify you personally with third parties for industry analysis, demographic profiling, marketing, analytics, and other business purposes.
G. With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent or at your direction.
Note on “Sales” and “Sharing”: Under certain state privacy laws, some of the data sharing activities described above may be considered “sales” or “sharing” of personal information. See the “State-Specific Privacy Rights” section below for information about how to opt out.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) to collect information about your use of our Services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on pages, and any errors encountered.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Social Media Cookies: These cookies are set by social media platforms and enable you to share content from our Services on social media.
Third-Party Cookies and Tools
We use the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Google Ad Manager / Google Ads: For advertising
- Facebook Pixel (Meta): For advertising and analytics
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: For advertising and analytics
- Twitter/X Pixel: For advertising and analytics
- Other advertising networks and marketing platforms
Your Cookie Choices
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly.
Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of certain advertising cookies by visiting:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://optout.aboutads.info/
- Your Online Choices (EU): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Do Not Track: Currently, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers. However, you have other options to control tracking as described above and in the “State-Specific Privacy Rights” section.
5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
A. Email Communications
Unsubscribe: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email or by contacting us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com.
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your account or subscriptions.
B. Account Information
If you have an account with us, you can access, update, or correct your account information by logging into your account or contacting us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com.
C. Data Access and Deletion
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to certain exceptions)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com.
D. Advertising Choices
You can opt out of targeted advertising by:
- Using the cookie opt-out tools described in the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section
- Adjusting your privacy settings on social media platforms
- Following the instructions in the “State-Specific Privacy Rights” section (if applicable)
6. State-Specific Privacy Rights
A. Rights for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia Residents
If you are a resident of one of these states, you have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws:
Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt Out of “Sales” and “Sharing”: You have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for targeted advertising purposes.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: If we collect sensitive personal information, you may have the right to limit its use to specific purposes.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
B. How to Exercise Your Rights
To Opt Out of Sales/Sharing/Targeted Advertising:
- Click on the “Your Privacy Choices” or “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website footer
- Enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser (we honor GPC signals)
- Email us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com with “Opt-Out Request” in the subject line
To Request Access, Deletion, or Correction:
- Email us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com
We will respond to your request within the time period required by applicable law (typically 45 days, with a possible extension).
C. Verification
To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We may ask you to provide information such as your name, email address, or other information we have on file to confirm your identity.
D. Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. We will require proof of authorization and may also require you to verify your identity directly with us.
Categories of Third Parties:
- Service providers (email platforms, analytics, hosting)
- Advertising and marketing partners (Google, Meta, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Affiliated companies (Play Up Partners)
- Data analytics and research providers
- Social media platforms
F. California “Shine the Light” Law
California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com with “California Shine the Light Request” in the subject line.
G. Nevada Residents
Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of certain covered information. To exercise this right, please contact us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com with “Nevada Opt-Out Request” in the subject line.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Newsletter Subscribers: If you unsubscribe from our newsletters, we will remove your email address from our active mailing lists but may retain it in our records to honor your opt-out preference.
Account Holders: If you close your account, we will retain certain information as required for legal, tax, audit, and business purposes.
Legal Requirements: We may retain information longer when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com.
California Minors: If you are a California resident under 18 and have registered for an account, you may request removal of content you posted by contacting us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com. Please note that removal does not ensure complete deletion, and content may remain on backup systems or if required by law.
10. International Users
YSBR is based in the United States, and our Services are governed by U.S. law. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland Users:
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland:
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on:
- Your consent (which you may withdraw at any time)
- Necessity to perform a contract with you
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests (such as improving our Services and marketing)
Your Rights: You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
International Transfers: When we transfer your information from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the United States or other countries, we will use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.
Social Media: When you interact with our content on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, etc.), those platforms’ privacy policies apply to their collection and use of your information. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new “Effective Date”
- Sending you an email notification (if you have subscribed to our newsletters)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Youth Sports Business Report Co.
Email: admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com
For Privacy Rights Requests:
Email: admin@youthsportsbusinessreport.com
Subject Line: Privacy Rights Request
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible, and within the time period required by applicable law.
Last Updated: 12/4/2025
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