Last updated: June 2024
Welcome to Spare and Strike (spareandstrike.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in plain language. By using our site, you agree to the terms described below.
Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways in order to operate our site, understand our audience, and improve the quality of our bowling reviews and content.
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit Spare and Strike, our servers and analytics tools automatically log certain information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps of your visit.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use our site, and deliver relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize repeat visitors and analyze traffic patterns.
- Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us through a form, email, or comment section, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share with us.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name, in order to send you updates, reviews, and promotions.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and content of our website.
- To analyze site traffic and user behavior through analytics tools such as Google Analytics, which helps us understand which bowling reviews and articles are most useful to our readers.
- To personalize your browsing experience and display content and advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or customer service requests.
- To send newsletters or promotional content, if you have opted in to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services to help operate our website, serve advertisements, and analyze performance. These third parties may collect or receive certain information about your visit through cookies or similar technologies. Third-party services we use may include:
- Google Analytics: Used to measure website traffic and user engagement.
- Google AdSense and other advertising networks: Used to display relevant advertisements. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.
- Amazon Associates Program: We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, which allows us to earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on our site. Amazon may use cookies to track referrals and purchases made through our affiliate links.
- Email Marketing Providers: Used to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send email communications.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data, and we encourage you to review them.
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
Cookies: Your Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block, delete, or be notified when cookies are being sent to your device. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use certain features.
Data Retention
We retain the information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Children's Privacy
Spare and Strike is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 encourage you to review this page periodically. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: spareandstrike.com/contact
We value your trust and are committed to handling your information responsibly as you explore our bowling ball reviews, equipment guides, and lane strategy tips.