Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

TheSportOfBowling.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Automatically collected data: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and improve your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.
• Information you provide: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, message).

How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the website
• To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior (in aggregate, anonymized form)
• To respond to your inquiries
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data about your visit:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and traffic. See Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Amazon Associates: We participate in Amazon's affiliate program. Amazon may use cookies to track purchases made after clicking our links. See Amazon's Privacy Notice at amazon.com/privacy.
• Cloudflare: Used for performance and security. May collect IP addresses and other request data per their privacy policy.

Cookies

We use cookies to analyze traffic (Google Analytics) and to enable affiliate tracking (Amazon). By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with partners or for analytical purposes. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Retention

We retain server logs for up to 90 days. Analytics data is retained per the default settings of each analytics provider. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@thesportofbowling.com.

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: contact@thesportofbowling.com