Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy for The Sports Kernel

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains the data practices of The Sports Kernel (the "Journal," "we," "us," or "our") hosted on the Google Blogger platform.

1. What Data We Collect and How

We do not directly collect any personal identifying information (PII) from our readers. We do not use user registration, user tracking tools, or custom forms for data collection.

However, as a blog hosted by Google Blogger, certain data is automatically collected and processed by Google.

A. Data Collected by Google (Blogger/Analytics)

Google automatically collects and stores certain information when you visit the Journal. This data is used to run the site, track traffic, and may include:

  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, date/time of your visit, and the pages you viewed.

  • Cookies: Google and third-party partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites (if applicable) and to monitor site performance.

  • Referral Data: The website that referred you to our Journal.

  • Geographic Information: Approximate, non-precise location data derived from your IP address.

B. Our Use of Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand traffic and reader behavior. The data provided to us by Google Analytics is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data solely for internal purposes, such as:

  • Tracking which analytics posts are most popular.

  • Understanding general reader demographics (e.g., country).

  • Measuring overall Journal performance.

We do not attempt to personally identify you using Google Analytics data.

2. Comments and Public Interaction

If you choose to leave a comment on a blog post, any information you submit (your name/pseudonym and your comment) will be publicly visible to all visitors of the Journal.

  • Google Account: If you comment while logged into a Google or other third-party account, your profile picture and name may be displayed alongside your comment.

  • Email: We do not collect or store the email addresses used for commenting.

3. Third-Party Links and Services

The Journal may contain links to other websites (e.g., links to data sources like NFL.com, PFF, or nflfastR). This Privacy Policy only applies to our Journal. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party websites. You should review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

4. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Journal after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: thesportskernel@gmail.com

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