Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 23, 2025

FirstSportz (“we,” “us,” or “our“), a subsidiary of The Monk Media Inc., operates the website https://firstsportz.com (the “Site“). This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, use, and disclose your Personal Information when you visit our Site.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

Definitions

  • “You” means the individual accessing or using the Site, or the company/legal entity on whose behalf such an individual is accessing the Site.
  • “Company” (referred to as “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) refers to FirstSportz, a subsidiary of The Monk Media Inc.
  • “Personal Information” means any data that identifies or relates to an individual, such as name, email, IP address, etc.

What Personal Data We Collect & Why

We may collect the following Personal Information to enhance your experience:

  • Identifiers: Name, email, postal address, phone number, IP address.
  • Demographics: Age, gender, country.
  • Usage Data: Browsing behavior, interactions with the Site.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the comment data, IP address, and browser details for spam detection.
  • Cookies & Tracking: See our Cookies section below.

Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect:

  • The comment content.
  • Your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.
  • An anonymized hash of your email (for Gravatar profile display, if applicable).

Cookies

We use cookies to improve functionality:

  • Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website for convenience (expires in 1 year).
  • Login Cookies: Temporary session cookies (2 days) or persistent cookies (2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
  • Editor Cookies: Saves post-editing data (expires in 1 day).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Site features may not function properly.

Advertising

We partner with Raptive (CMI Marketing, Inc.) for ad services. Raptive may collect data for personalized advertising. Learn more: Raptive’s Privacy Policy.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media). These third-party sites may track your interactions if you’re logged into their platforms.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments & metadata: Kept indefinitely for auto-approval of follow-up comments.
  • User profiles: Stored for registered users (editable anytime).

Your Data Rights

You can:

  • Request a copy of your Personal Information.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data (excluding data required for legal/compliance reasons).
  • Opt out of data sales (under CCPA/CPRA).

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@firstsportz.com.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of data collected in the past 12 months.
  • Right to Delete: Ask for deletion of your Personal Information (with exceptions).
  • Right to Opt-Out: Direct us not to “sell” or “share” your data (as defined under CCPA).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email info@firstsportz.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, but no online transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
FirstSportz (A subsidiary of The Monk Media Inc.)
2035, Sunset Lake Road, Newark, Delaware – 19702
Email: info@firstsportz.com