YOUR PRIVACY
Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 17, 2026
The Sports Porch operates ThePorchIsLive.com. This policy explains what information the site may collect, why it is used, and the choices available to visitors.
Information you provide
We collect information that you voluntarily submit through the site:
- Contact messages: your name, email address, subject, and message.
- Sponsorship inquiries: company and contact information, website, industry, location, sponsorship interests, estimated budget, and any message you provide.
- Account or publishing information: information supplied by authorized site administrators, hosts, or columnists who sign in to WordPress.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting, security, and WordPress systems may automatically record technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, referring page, pages requested, date and time, and server error or security events. We use this information to operate, protect, troubleshoot, and understand the site.
Cookies and embedded services
WordPress may use essential cookies for administrators and other authorized users who sign in. The site also displays or links to content provided by third parties, including YouTube, podcast and audio providers, social networks, sports-data services, news feeds, and sponsor websites. When you play, view, or follow third-party content, that provider may receive technical information and may use cookies under its own privacy policy.
How we use information
- To respond to questions, feedback, guest ideas, and business inquiries.
- To evaluate and manage sponsorship opportunities.
- To operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website.
- To prevent spam, fraud, misuse, and technical problems.
- To meet legal, accounting, or administrative obligations.
How information is shared
We do not sell personal information. Information may be handled by service providers that support website hosting, email delivery, security, backups, and site administration. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect the site or its users, or in connection with a legitimate business transfer.
Retention and security
Contact emails are retained as needed to respond and maintain appropriate business records. Sponsorship inquiries may be stored in the private WordPress administration area until they are no longer needed. Technical logs and backups are retained according to operational and hosting practices. We use reasonable safeguards, but no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your choices
You may choose not to submit a form and contact us directly by email instead. You can control or delete cookies through your browser and can avoid loading third-party media by not playing or opening it. To ask about, correct, or request deletion of personal information you submitted, contact us at ogsportsporch@gmail.com. Some records may be retained when reasonably necessary for security, legal, or administrative purposes.
Children’s privacy
The site is intended for a general sports audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly request personal information from children under 13. A parent or guardian who believes a child submitted information may contact us to request its removal.
External links
The site links to independent news organizations, podcast platforms, social networks, sports-data providers, and sponsors. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Review the destination site’s policy before submitting information there.
Policy changes
We may update this policy as the site, its services, or legal requirements change. The latest revision date will appear at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about this policy may be sent to ogsportsporch@gmail.com.