Last updated: June 2026
1. Overview
SouthCarolinaGamecocks.com ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or register to post in the forum
- Forum username — a display name you choose when joining the forum; stored in your browser's local storage
- Forum posts and replies — content you submit to the fan forum, stored in our database
- Contact form submissions — your name, email, subject, and message when you contact us
- Poll votes — anonymous vote counts; we store IP addresses only when IP-based vote limits are enabled
- Usage data — standard web server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited
3. How We Use Your Information
- To send you the Gamecock Insider newsletter (email subscribers only)
- To display your username alongside your forum posts
- To respond to your contact form messages
- To prevent spam and enforce site rules
- To analyze site traffic and improve the user experience
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help operate the Site (such as our database host, Supabase)
- If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users
5. Third-Party Services
The Site uses third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Supabase — our database and backend provider (supabase.com)
- YouTube — embedded video content (policies.google.com/privacy)
- Google Fonts — font delivery (policies.google.com/privacy)
6. Cookies and Local Storage
We use browser local storage to remember your forum username across visits. We do not currently use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. Third-party services embedded on the Site (such as YouTube) may set their own cookies.
7. Data Retention
We retain newsletter email addresses until you unsubscribe. Forum posts are retained indefinitely unless removed by a moderator. Contact form messages are retained for up to 12 months.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls on our database. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Your Choices
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by contacting us
- Request deletion of your forum posts or contact us to have your email removed from our list
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated date.
12. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us.