Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Overview
The Shadium ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using The Shadium, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Stadium Preferences: Your selected favorite stadiums and seating preferences
- Search History: Stadiums you've searched for and viewed
- Contact Information: Email address if you contact us for support
- Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or feedback you provide
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (for weather data)
- Performance Data: Page load times, error reports, technical metrics
Information from Third Parties
- Weather APIs: Location-based weather data for shade calculations
- Sports APIs: Game schedules and venue information
- Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics
3. How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- Service Provision: Calculate sun exposure and shade recommendations
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and improve user experience
- Performance: Optimize website speed and functionality
- Support: Respond to inquiries and provide customer service
Secondary Uses
- Analytics: Understand user behavior and improve our service
- Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
- Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights
- Business Operations: Internal administration and business development
4. Data Storage & Security
Storage Methods
- Local Storage: Preferences stored in your browser
- Session Data: Temporary data for active sessions
- Server Logs: Technical logs for performance and security
- Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics
Security Measures
- SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Data minimization and automatic retention policies
Data Retention Periods
- Essential Preferences: 1 year (consent, language, theme)
- Stadium Favorites: 1 year
- Recent Activity: 90 days (searches, viewed stadiums)
- Session Data: 30 days (temporary browsing data)
- Analytics Data: 90 days (if enabled)
Data is automatically deleted after these periods unless you actively use the feature.
Note: No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Access and Control
- Access: Request information about data we have collected
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
✅ Exercise Your Rights Now
Use our Privacy Rights Center to instantly view, export, or delete your data:
Go to Privacy Rights Center →Opt-Out Options
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
- Clear local storage data in your browser
- Contact us to request account deletion
Regional Rights
- GDPR (EU): Right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability
- CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale
- Other Jurisdictions: Rights as provided by applicable local laws
8. Third-Party Services
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Weather Data
We integrate with weather services to provide accurate sun and weather conditions for our shade calculations. These services may collect location data as needed for their functionality.
Sports Data
We use various sports APIs to provide up-to-date game schedules and venue information. These services operate under their own privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Parents and guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us at legal@theshadium.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
How We Notify You
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Display a prominent notice on our website for material changes
- Send email notifications for significant changes (if we have your email)
Continued use of our service after any modifications indicates your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Shadium Legal Team
Email: legal@theshadium.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
For general inquiries, visit our Contact page.
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
By using The Shadium, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.