PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

The Most Hated NBA Players ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

• Enable voting and ranking features
• Display personalized content
• Manage your account
• Enable comments and discussions
• Improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with laws and regulations

3.2 What We Do NOT Do

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Publicly Visible Information

The following is visible to other users:

• Username/display name
• Profile photo (if provided)
• Comments and posts
• Chat messages
• Activity on public forums

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site, including hosting, analytics, and email services. All are bound by data protection agreements.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Law enforcement requests
• Legal proceedings
• Protection of our rights
• Emergency situations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent certain features from working.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Encrypted password storage (hashed and salted)
• Secure database access
• Regular security updates
• Limited employee access to data

Note: Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

How Long We Keep Data:

• Account Data: Until account deletion plus 30 days
• Votes and Comments: Indefinitely (but can be deleted on request)
• Analytics: Anonymized data retained indefinitely
• Backups: 30-90 days

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 All Users

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update incorrect information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

8.2 California Residents (CCPA)

Additional rights under California law:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold (we do not sell)
• Right to non-discrimination

8.3 How to Exercise Rights

Email: [email protected]

Response time: 30-45 days

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

10. International Users

The Site operates in the United States. If you access from outside the US, your data will be transferred to US servers. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy:

• Notice of changes posted on Site
• Email notification for material changes
• "Last Updated" date reflects latest version

12. Contact Information

Privacy Questions:

Email: [email protected]

General Contact: [email protected]