Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2nd March, 2026

1. Data Collection

Close Out The Game (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects minimal personal information required to provide our services. This includes:

• Identifiable Info: Email addresses for newsletters.
• Usage Data: IP addresses and browsing behavior via cookies to improve site performance.
• 2026 Compliance: We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and allow users to opt out of data tracking via [Link to Privacy Settings].

2. Editorial Content & Intellectual Property

All content, including player analysis and proprietary data visualizations, is the property of Close Out The Game.

• Fair Use: You may quote our articles with a clear, clickable backlink to the original source.
• AI Usage: We prohibit the scraping of our original analysis for the purpose of training Large Language Models without written consent.

3. User Conduct

We maintain a “Zero-Tolerance” policy for harassment in our comment sections or social channels. Any user engaging in hate speech or threats against players, staff, or other fans will be permanently banned.

4. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to official team stores and ticket providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

5. Contact Information

For questions regarding your data or these terms, please contact:

[Name of Data Protection Officer/Contact]

[Email Address]