Privacy Policy

This site collects your email address for the purpose of delivering a daily baseball newsletter. Your email address and any associated data are securely stored and managed through Kit, a trusted third-party email service provider. We use Kit to securely store and manage our email list, and all data is handled in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own, including the United States. We ensure that any such transfers are done in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent, which you provide when you sign up for our newsletter or interact with our website. You may withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us directly.

Use of Meta (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads) APIs

We may access publicly available content from Meta platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads) through Meta's approved oEmbed API to display images, posts, or public social content in our newsletters or on our website.

We do not collect or store any personal information from Meta users. We only display content that is already public. We do not request, access, or process any private user data or login information. oEmbed data may include metadata such as post captions, author names, and thumbnail images; this information is displayed only as part of public post previews.

Data Retention for oEmbed Content

We cache oEmbed data (public post metadata such as captions or images) for a short period, typically no longer than 24 hours, solely to improve load times in our emails and site. Cached data is automatically refreshed or deleted when the source post is removed or becomes unavailable. We do not permanently store or republish Meta content beyond what is displayed in newsletters.

Data Deletion and User Requests

If you are a Meta user and wish to request the removal of your content that appears through an oEmbed preview on our platform, please contact us at support@smallballnews.com with the link to the relevant post. We will remove any referenced oEmbed content within 48 hours of verification.

Polls & Surveys

We may occasionally ask subscribers to participate in polls or surveys to better understand our audience. Participation is entirely voluntary. If any survey responses are tied to your email address or IP, we will disclose that up front.

Remarketing & Advertising

We may use remarketing services (such as Google Ads or Meta Ads) to display targeted messages to previous site visitors. These services may rely on cookies or pixel tracking. You can manage your ad preferences directly through the platforms or opt out by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

Analytics & Behavior Tracking

We may use tools like Google Analytics, or similar services, to collect aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors interact with the site. This data helps us improve the site experience.

Data Monetization

We may use anonymized engagement data (such as email open rates, click-throughs, or geographic summaries) to generate aggregate insights about our audience. These insights may be used internally or shared externally, but no personally identifiable information will ever be sold or shared without explicit consent.

Partner Promotions

We may send occasional promotional content on behalf of carefully selected partners. Your email address will not be shared with these partners. You may unsubscribe from these messages at any time using the link in our emails.

Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

Small Ball participates in the Fanatics affiliate program through Impact.com. Product links on our website and in our daily email newsletters may earn us a commission when you click through and make a purchase. This comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.

We only feature products relevant to your team. Our product selection is automated based on team context, player performance, and product availability. We are not paid to recommend specific products.

We may also include other sponsored content or paid advertisements. All such content will be clearly labeled as sponsored or promoted, and we will only work with advertisers that align with the values and interests of our audience.

Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Union, California, or any region with privacy protections, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To request this, contact us at support@smallballnews.com.

Unsubscribing

Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time. Once unsubscribed, you will no longer receive any messages from us unless you rejoin manually.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Your email address and any associated data are securely stored and managed through Kit, a trusted third-party email service provider.

While we use appropriate security measures to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. By using this site and subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter or until you request deletion. We periodically review our data and delete inactive subscribers or outdated information as part of our privacy management practices.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated as features and regulations evolve. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

Terms of Service

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We reserve the right to change the content, frequency, or focus of the newsletter at any time. We are not affiliated with Major League Baseball or any team, and all team names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

All content is provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from your use of the content.

Use of this website and newsletter constitutes acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or subscribe to the newsletter.

Version 1.3. Updated February 19, 2026.