This Privacy Policy outlines how Seven sports gathers, utilizes, and shares information about you when visiting our websites, engaging with Partner Content, creating an account or publishing content, contacting our customer support team, interacting with us on social media, or connecting with us in other ways. We collectively refer to these interactions as our "Services."
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be communicated by updating the date at the top of the document, and in some instances, we may provide additional notifications (like adding a message to our homepage or sending you alerts). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy when using the Services or interacting with us to stay informed about our data practices and your available choices.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
DATA YOU PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL DATA
We also gather any supplementary information you provide directly. This includes information collected during your use of interactive features, filling out forms, entering contests, making purchases, applying for jobs, reaching out via third-party social media, requesting support, or any other means of communication with us.
USAGE INFORMATION
CONTENT YOU POST
We collect data regarding the content you submit, including articles, comments, or interactions with other users' content. Additionally, we gather details on your usage of the Services, such as the Partner Content you view and how you engage with it.
AUTOMATIC DATA COLLECTION
When using our Services, we automatically collect certain technical details, which include:
Log and Usage Data: Information about your access and use of the Services, such as browser type, app version, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and the page that referred you to our Services.
Device Information: Data about your computer or mobile device utilized to access our Services, including hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network details.
Data from Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We (along with our service providers and Partners) leverage various technologies to gather information, such as cookies and web beacons. Cookies are small files saved on your device that help us enhance our Services, track popular areas, and measure visits. Web beacons (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") are electronic images used within our Services or emails to facilitate cookie delivery, track visits, and assess effectiveness.
INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES
We might also gather information about you from other sources. This may include data from third parties like identity verification services, credit agencies, mailing list providers, and publicly accessible sources. Additionally, if you log into your account using a social media site or third-party service (like Facebook or Google), we may gain access to specific information from that service, such as your name, email, and profile picture, per the authorization processes set by that social media or third-party service.
USE OF INFORMATION
We employ the collected data to deliver our Services and tailor your experience, including showing content and advertisements likely to interest you. We also use your information for various purposes:
To communicate with you regarding products, services, and events from Sevensports and others, providing news and information we believe will be relevant to you;
To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities linked to our Services;
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities and other illegal acts, safeguarding the rights and property of Sevensports and others;
To manage contests, sweepstakes, and promotions, processing entries and rewards; and
To fulfill any other purposes disclosed to you at the time data was collected.
INFORMATION SHARING
When subscribing to or "following" one of our Partners, or commenting/posting on a Partner’s page, you will share your username and email with Sevensports and that Partner. The Partner may use your information to reach out and process your data according to its privacy policy. We won’t share your personal information (e.g., name, email, address, or phone number) with Partners unless you provide it, request us to share it, or consent to sharing.
We may also share your information as follows:
With vendors, service providers, and consultants who perform services on our behalf, including email and IT service providers, as well as web hosting services;
In response to inquiries if we believe disclosure is warranted under applicable laws, or legal requests, including lawful requests from public authorities to fulfill national security or law enforcement obligations;
If we suspect your actions contradict our user agreements, violate laws, or to protect the rights and safety of Sevensports, Partners, or other parties;
In connection with potential mergers, company asset sales, financing, or acquisitions of our business;
Among our current and future affiliated entities and other companies under shared control, including Say Media; and
With your consent or as per your direction.
We may also share aggregated information that cannot reasonably identify you.
LINKS AND SERVICES FROM THIRD PARTIES
Our Services may include links to external websites, including social media platforms, and feature third-party plug-ins and functionalities (such as the Facebook "like" button and the Twitter "follow" button). By using these sites or features, you may disclose your information not only to those third parties but also to their users and the public, depending on how their services work. We are not responsible for the content or actions of those external websites or services. The collection, utilization, and disclosure of your information will depend on the privacy policies of those third-party websites or services and not this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy and security policies of those third parties.