Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

New York Soccer Ledger (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent media platform dedicated to covering New York City’s youth and amateur soccer scene. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to help us publish, improve, and personalize your experience.

A. Information You Provide Directly:

• Contact Information: such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit story tips, comments, or forms.

• User Content: photos, videos, articles, or other materials you submit for publication or community features.

• Communications: messages you send us by email, social media, or forms on our site.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

• Cookies and Analytics: when you visit our site, we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed using analytics tools like Google Analytics or similar services.

• Log Data: server logs may include your IP address, time of access, and referring URLs to help us maintain site security and performance.

C. Information from Third Parties:
We may receive information from our partners, sponsors, or social media platforms when you engage with our content elsewhere (for example, liking a post on Instagram or subscribing via Substack).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Publish and distribute soccer news, stories, and community updates.

• Manage subscriptions, email newsletters, and communication preferences.

• Respond to inquiries, submissions, or user feedback.

• Analyze website performance and improve content quality.

• Prevent spam, abuse, and security risks.

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, understand traffic, and customize content.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Some site features may not function properly without them.

4. How We Share Information

We may share limited information with:

• Service Providers: such as web hosting, email delivery, and analytics platforms that help us operate the site.

• Legal Requirements: if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

• Partners or Sponsors: only when you’ve explicitly opted in to communications or offers from them.

We do not share personal information with advertisers beyond aggregated or anonymized data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.

• Opt out of email communications at any time via unsubscribe links.

• Request that we restrict or stop processing your data.

To make a request, email us at privacy@nysoccerledger.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data will be deleted upon request or after prolonged inactivity.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and you share information at your own risk.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our content may include links to other sites, clubs, leagues, or sponsors. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.