At Mets Geek Sports, we know privacy policies can be tedious. So we have organized ours as a series of questions and answers to make it easier to find what matters to you.
Q: What kind of data does Mets Geek Sports collect?
A: Two kinds. First, there is technical data your browser shares with our servers on every visit — your IP address, device specs, operating system, which link brought you here, and visit timing. Second, there is data you hand over on purpose, like an email for our newsletter or a name for the comment section.
Q: Why do you need any of that?
A: The technical data keeps the website functional and secure. It also helps us spot trends — which stories are popular, what times of day people read, that sort of thing. The data you submit directly powers the specific feature you used it for: email goes to the mailing list, comments show up on articles, and contact messages reach our inbox.
Q: Tell me about your cookies.
A: Sure. Cookies are small bits of data your browser holds onto between visits. We use functional ones to remember your settings and keep you logged in, plus analytics ones that help us count visitors and measure engagement. Functional cookies are hard to avoid without breaking the site. Analytics cookies can be blocked in your browser preferences without losing access to our content.
Q: What analytics tools do you use?
A: We integrate with mainstream web analytics platforms that generate aggregate reports on visitor behavior. These reports cover metrics like total pageviews, geographic breakdown, and device categories. The tools do not build personal profiles of individual readers. Each tool provider publishes its own privacy disclosures, which we recommend reviewing.
Q: Is my data shared with anyone else?
A: Not for money, and not for marketing. Technology partners that run our servers, handle email sending, and crunch analytics numbers do have access to relevant operational data. Binding agreements restrict them from doing anything else with it. The only other sharing scenario involves legal obligations — if a court or regulatory body compels disclosure.
Q: I am in the EU. What are my rights?
A: Under GDPR, quite a few. You can request a full download of your stored personal data, ask us to fix errors, demand deletion, object to how we process certain data, or receive your data in a portable format. Email us and we will handle your request within 30 days.
Q: What if I live in California?
A: The CCPA grants you the right to find out what personal information categories we have on file, learn why we collected them, and instruct us to delete everything. We promise not to penalize you in any way for making such a request. Just use the email listed at the bottom.
Q: How long is my data kept on file?
A: It depends on the type. Server-generated logs are cleared every 60 to 90 days. Newsletter signups stay in our system until you opt out. Anonymized analytics summaries, which cannot be traced back to individuals, may be retained permanently for historical reference.
Q: Is this site appropriate for children?
A: Mets Geek Sports produces content for adult sports fans. We do not seek or knowingly accept data from visitors under 16. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a minor has submitted information, please contact us and we will remove it immediately.
Q: Could this policy change later?
A: Yes, it could. When it does, the new version replaces this one and gets a new date at the top. We encourage you to revisit this page occasionally.
