Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 13, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SportCast ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Usage data — pages visited, referrer, device, browser, and approximate location (from IP) for analytics and timezone detection.
Preferences — settings stored locally in your browser (e.g. timezone override) using localStorage.
Account data — if you sign in (e.g. as an admin), we store your email and authentication details via our backend provider.

2. How We Use Information

To display the schedule in your local timezone.
To operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
To detect abuse and ensure security.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage for essential features (such as remembering your timezone) and for analytics. You can clear them at any time from your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and advertising (such as Google AdSense). These providers may collect information governed by their own privacy policies.

5. Advertising

If advertising is enabled, third-party vendors including Google may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact

For privacy questions, please contact us through the site.