Who We Are
The NB Pitch (thenbpitch.ca) is an independent soccer media platform covering the sport across New Brunswick, Canada. We are not affiliated with Soccer NB (soccernb.org). References to “we”, “us”, or “our” in this policy refer to The NB Pitch. Our email: [email protected].
What Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information, and only when necessary:
- Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and message when you reach out to us. This opens your email client — we do not store form data on our servers.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address if you subscribe to The NB Pitch Weekly.
- Comments: If comments are enabled on articles, we collect your name and email (not published) to manage submissions.
- Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics (such as aggregated page view counts) to understand which content resonates. We do not use tracking pixels or build individual user profiles.
- Cookies: We use a single functional cookie to remember your language preference (EN/FR). We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your messages and inquiries
- To send you The NB Pitch Weekly newsletter (if subscribed)
- To improve our content and understand what our readers find useful
- We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
Newsletter & Email
If you subscribe to The NB Pitch Weekly, your email address is used solely to deliver the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us at [email protected]. We will remove you promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our club directory, tournament calendar, and articles link to external websites (club sites, Soccer NB, Facebook pages, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Cookies
We use one functional cookie (snb_lang) stored in your browser’s localStorage to remember your language preference between visits. This is not transmitted to our servers and does not identify you personally. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser’s local storage.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is a public sports media platform intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Data Retention
Email addresses collected for the newsletter are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact inquiries are retained only as long as needed to respond to them. We do not build long-term databases of personal information.
Your Rights (PIPEDA / Canadian Privacy Law)
As a Canadian publication, we operate in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for us to use your information (with reasonable notice)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of thenbpitch.ca after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at [email protected] or use our contact form.