Before you submit any information to the NBA.com Network, please read this Policy for an explanation of how we will treat your personal information. By using any part of the NBA.com Network, including without limitation any official team site of the NBA, WNBA, and the NBDL, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use the NBA.com Network. Your use of any part of the NBA.com Network indicates your acceptance of this Policy and of the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Policy. Please note that this Policy applies only to personally identifiable information collected on the NBA.com Network; it does not apply to any other information collected or obtained by any member of the NBA Family (as defined below) through other means.
The NBA.com Network does not knowingly solicit any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. In addition, the NBA.com Network does not knowingly obtain, retain or use information from anyone who indicates that they are under the age of 13. Accordingly, children under the age of 13 may be restricted from participating in certain features and transactions on the NBA.com Network (including the NBA/WNBA Store on NBA.com at store.nba.com ("NBA/WNBA Store")). If you would like more information about the NBA.com Network's policy with respect to children, please read our Note to Parents below.
You should note that the NBA.com Network includes certain "Third Party Sections" (such as those identified below) which are operated by third parties and subject to separate privacy policies. Please review the privacy policies, which are posted on the Third Party Sections and govern the collection of personally identifiable information through those Third Party Sections. You also should note that the NBA.com Network works with (and may provide links to) third party sites (i.e., sites that are not part of the NBA.com Network) that advertise on and/or offer features and transactions described on the NBA.com Network (e.g., fantasy games, subscription services, chat rooms, message boards, vendors, registration for camps and clinics). The organizations controlling those third party sites are responsible for ensuring that they comply with applicable laws, regulations, and rules. If you visit a site that is not part of the NBA.com Network, we encourage you to review that site's privacy policy before providing any personally identifiable information.
If we make any material changes to this Policy, those changes will be posted here so that you are always aware of what personal information is collected, how that information is used, and under what circumstances that information may be disclosed. Since this Policy may change from time to time, you should review it periodically and specifically before you provide any additional personally identifiable information. Your continued use of the NBA.com Network following the posting of changes to this Policy will signal your acceptance of such changes.
If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Policy or the information practices of the NBA.com Network, please contact us by e-mail at FanRelations@NBA.com or write to us at 450 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094, Attn: NBA.com Network Fan Relations.
- The organizations collecting the information
- What personally identifiable information is collected
- How personally identifiable and other information is used
- With whom the information may be shared
- Special policies applicable to the Third Party Sections
- What choices are available to you regarding collection, use and distribution of the information
- The kind of security procedures that are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under our control
- How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information
- Choice of Law
The NBA.com and NBDL.com web sites are developed and operated by NBA Media Ventures, LLC ("NBAMV"). The WNBA.com web site is developed and operated by WNBA Enterprises, LLC ("WNBAE"). The official team sites of the NBA are developed and operated by NBAMV and the respective NBA teams. The official team sites of the WNBA are developed and operated by WNBAE and the respective WNBA teams. The official team sites of the NBDL are developed and operated by NBAMV. The NBA.com China web site at NBA.com/china is operated in conjunction with Sohu.com Inc. The NBA.com Taiwan web site at NBA.com/taiwan is operated in conjunction with Yam Digital Technology Company Ltd. Certain aspects of the NBA.com Network are operated by third parties, including (a) the NBA/WNBA Store, which is operated by Amazon.com, (b) the NBA Photo Store at http://photostore.nba.com, which is operated by Getty Images, (c) NBA Inside Ticket at http://www.real.com/partners/nba/index.html, which is operated by RealNetworks, Inc. (d) Virtual GM at http://games.espn.go.com/vgm/frontpage, which is operated by ESPN Internet Ventures ("ESPN.com"), and (e) the NBA Team Jobs website at http://nbateamjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/default.cfm, which is operated by TeamWork Online, L.L.C. (collectively, the "Third Party Sections"). Each of these Third Party Sections is subject to the additional privacy policies of the companies that collect data through these Third Party Sections. Please refer to the section entitled "special policies applicable to the Third Party Sections" below for more information.
The information collected on the NBA.com Network is collected on behalf of, and may be shared with, all members of the "NBA Family," including without limitation NBAMV, WNBAE, NBA Properties, Inc., NBA TV, LLC, NBDL Enterprises, LLC, each NBA, WNBA, and NBDL team, and each of their respective parents and affiliates.
2. What personally identifiable information is collected
As stated above, the NBA.com Network does not knowingly solicit any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. Please review our Note to Parents, if you have any questions regarding our Policy with respect to children.
With respect to persons age 13 or older, the NBA.com Network does not collect personally identifiable information such as name and e-mail address through the site unless you voluntarily provide that information (e.g., in connection with site registration, newsletters, sweepstakes, contests, purchases on the NBA/WNBA Store, etc.). Information required to participate in certain NBA.com Network features and transactions may vary but will typically include your first and last name; address including city, state, zip code and country; complete date of birth; and e-mail address. In case you are making purchases online, a credit card number and expiration date may be required. You may also be requested to provide a unique member name and password to access and use certain features of the site.
In addition, the NBA.com Network may solicit from time to time your opinion to determine your preferences and dislikes in order to provide you with a better product or offering. These surveys are always optional and your decision not to participate in a survey will not affect your status as an NBA.com Network user.
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3. How personally identifiable and other information is used
The NBA Family may use your information to provide you with services and information you have requested or products you have purchased (e.g., e-mail newsletters, NBA/WNBA Store orders). The NBA Family also may use your information to respond to specific inquiries made by you (e.g., in response to job applications, e-mailed questions). In addition, the NBA Family may use your information and/or supplement your information with other information we obtain to offer you products, services, and information that we think may be of interest to you. An NBA.com Network user may change or update his or her personal information at any time by visiting the registration area at http://www.nba.com/fancenter.
The NBA.com Network uses "cookie" technology and users' IP addresses to customize and enhance your online experience on the site. Cookies are pieces of information transferred to your hard drive when you visit our site that automatically identify your browser to our server whenever you interact with our site. Such technology is a common feature of many web sites and is necessary in order for certain features of our site to function properly or in order to provide an online service to you (e.g., site registration, NBA/WNBA Store). We do not combine information that we obtain through the use of cookies with other personally identifiable information that we collect on this site. You may customize the browser settings of your computer to notify you when a cookie is sent or to refuse cookies altogether. Please check your browser for instructions on how to make these adjustments.
You also should be aware that the NBA.com Network cannot control the use of cookies (or the resulting use of information obtained from cookies) by third parties that host or provide data, content and services for, or advertise on, the NBA.com Network. The NBA.com Network uses reputable third party vendors, such as DoubleClick, to serve most of the advertisements that you see on the pages of our site. If you would like to know more about the information gathering practices and "opt-out" procedures of DoubleClick, please click here.
The NBA.com Network also tracks certain general usage pattern information, such as the web pages people visit within the NBA.com Network. The NBA.com Network also may log users' Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (the group of four numbers separated by periods, such as 123.45.67.89, that identifies a particular host computer) for the purposes of system administration, providing certain site functionality and content, site tracking and collecting and reporting aggregate usage information.
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4. With whom the information may be shared
The NBA.com Network will not disclose personally identifiable information about you to entities other than those within the NBA Family, except in accordance with this Policy or as authorized by you at the time the information is collected.
From time to time, the NBA.com Network may engage third parties to perform certain services in connection with the operation of certain aspects of the NBA.com Network. Except with respect to the Third Party Sections, these third party service providers who have access to your personally identifiable information are authorized to use this information only in a manner consistent with this Policy.
The NBA Family has several sponsors and other business partners that can offer valuable products and services to our users. The NBA.com Network will not disclose your e-mail address to these partners, unless you have consented to receiving information, special offers or promotions from third parties via e-mail. From time to time, the NBA.com Network may share or provide non-identifiable aggregated information to these partners, and, in addition, the NBA.com Network may provide them with mailing address and other information so that they may extend offers to you. If you do not want your information shared with these partners, you may make such a request by sending us an e-mail at FanRelations@NBA.com or writing to 450 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094, Attn: NBA.com Network Fan Relations. Your information also may be provided to an entity that acquires all or any part of the NBA.com Network's assets or in a merger or acquisition, in which case, you will be notified of such transaction and advised of any change in the applicable privacy policy. Further, we may disclose information to law enforcement or other government officials and if asked to disclose it by subpoena, court order or other legal process.
While the NBA Family is careful in choosing its partners and advertisers, we are only responsible for content on our own sites and for use of your personally identifiable information by us. All third parties associated with the NBA.com Network (including, but not limited to, advertisers, sponsors and other Internet sites) with whom we share information have independent privacy and data collection practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every web site that you visit. The NBA.com Network does not control this collection of information and cannot be responsible or liable for the policies or actions of third parties.
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5. Special policies applicable to the Third Party Sections
The practices described in this section apply only to information gathered through the Third Party Sections and do not reflect practices with respect to information gathered elsewhere on the NBA.com Network.
NBA/WNBA Store. At the NBA/WNBA Store, if you register or order products, you may provide the following types of personally identifiable information about yourself (or about others, if you order a gift online and want it sent directly to the recipient): name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and credit card information.
The NBA.com Network has engaged Amazon.com to perform services in connection with the management and operation of NBA/WNBA Store. As such, in connection with NBA/WNBA Store, Amazon.com will have access to and will use the personally identifiable information you provide in connection with your purchases on the NBA Store, subject to the terms of our agreement with Amazon.com. Examples of how Amazon.com may use your data include payment processing and authorization, fraud protection and credit risk reduction, marketing and promotional material distribution, site evaluation and data analysis. Amazon.com has independent privacy and data collection practices. For more information about those practices, please refer to Amazon.com's privacy policy.
NBA Photo Store. At the NBA Photo Store, if you register or order products, you may provide the following types of personally identifiable information about yourself (or about others, if you order a gift online and want it sent directly to the recipient): name, address, e-mail address, date of birth, telephone number, and credit card information.
The NBA.com Network has engaged Getty Images to perform services in connection with the management and operation of NBA Photo Store. As such, in connection with the NBA Photo Store, Getty Images will have access to and will use the personally identifiable information you provide in connection with your purchases or registration on the NBA Photo Store, subject to the terms of our agreement with Getty Images. Examples of how Getty Images may use your data include payment processing and authorization, fraud protection and credit risk reduction, marketing and promotional material distribution, site evaluation and data analysis. Getty Images has independent privacy and data collection practices. For more information about those practices, please refer to Getty Images' privacy policy.
NBA Inside Ticket. If you purchase or sign up for a free trial for NBA Inside Ticket, you may provide the following types of personally identifiable information about yourself: name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and credit card information.
The NBA.com Network has engaged RealNetworks to perform services in connection with the management and operation of NBA Inside Ticket. As such, in connection with NBA Inside Ticket, RealNetworks will have access to and will use the personally identifiable information you provide in connection with your purchase or registration of NBA Inside Ticket, subject to the terms of our agreement with RealNetworks. Examples of how RealNetworks may use your data include payment processing and authorization, fraud protection and credit risk reduction, marketing and promotional material distribution, site evaluation and data analysis. RealNetworks has independent privacy and data collection practices. For more information about those practices, please refer to RealNetworks' privacy policy.
Virtual GM. If you register for Virtual GM, you may provide the following types of personally identifiable information about yourself: name, address, e-mail address, date of birth, gender and telephone number.
The NBA.com Network is working with ESPN.com to offer this fantasy game and ESPN.com helps manage and operate the Game. As such, in connection with Virtual GM, you will need to register with ESPN.com. ESPN.com has independent privacy and data collection practices. For more information about those practices, please refer to ESPN.com's privacy policy.
NBA Team Jobs. If you apply for a job opening on the NBA Team Jobs website, you may provide the following types of personally identifiable information about yourself: name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.
The NBA.com Network has engaged TeamWork Online, L.L.C. to perform services in connection with the management and operation of the NBA Team Jobs website. As such, in connection with the NBA Team Jobs website, TeamWork Online, L.L.C. will have access to and will use the personally identifiable information you provide in connection with your online application for a job opening, subject to the terms of our agreement with TeamWork Online, L.L.C. TeamWork Online, L.L.C. has independent privacy and data collection practices. For more information about those practices, please refer to TeamWork Online L.L.C.'s privacy policy.
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6. What choices are available to you regarding collection, use and distribution of the information
You are not required to receive any e-mail communications from the NBA.com Network that you do not wish to receive. During the registration process, you will have the option to sign up to receive newsletters, selected sponsor offers, discounts and other promotions by e-mail. Users will receive such e-mails as a result of their use of the NBA.com Network only with their consent (e.g., through opt-in boxes). If, after you choose to receive such information, you wish to discontinue receiving these e-mails, you may change your preferences by visiting the registration area (http://www.nba.com/fancenter) or by indicating your preference by following the instructions that may be provided within the e-mails received. If a member name and password are required to access the feature, you will need to provide such information to update your registration preferences. If you have forgotten your password, you may obtain it by visiting the registration area and requesting that a hint or a newly assigned password be sent to you.
You also may request to be removed from our catalog and mailing list by writing to us at 450 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094. Attn: NBA.com Network Fan Relations. To obtain information about having your name and home address removed from marketing mailing lists on a national basis, you may contact the Direct Marketing Association at www.the-dma.org.
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7. The kind of security procedures that are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under our control
The NBA.com Network has security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under its control. The servers for the NBA.com Network that contain personally identifiable information are stored in a physically secure and climate controlled off-site facility. Beyond the physical protection of the servers, we protect against data loss by backing up data, performing consistency checks, and restricting access to information on our servers. When receiving financial information (e.g., credit card number, credit card expiration date) for completing online transactions, our site uses SSL or "Secure Sockets Layer," an industry standard security protocol. In addition, only those trained employees needed to carry out our business functions will be authorized to have access to information on individual the NBA.com Network customers.
It is important to remember that whatever you transmit or disclose online can be collected and used by others or unlawfully intercepted by third parties. No data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot warrant the security of any information you transmit to us.
Your site membership account is password protected. We recommend that you do not divulge your password to anyone. At no time will any NBA.com Network employee ask for your password via e-mail. If you ever receive such an inquiry, please notify the NBA.com Network immediately at FanRelations@NBA.com. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your member names, passwords and/or other account information.
Any information voluntarily disclosed by users and posted on our site (on message boards, web logs, and/or in chat areas) may be viewed and used by others. If users post personal information that is accessible to the public online, the user does so at his or her own risk. Users accept that they may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.
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8. How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information
To keep personally identifiable information that you provide via this site accurate, current and complete, please contact us as specified above and we will take appropriate steps to update or correct such information in our possession, or to remove you from our catalog and mailing list. You also will have the option to correct any inaccuracies in your site membership account or other registration by returning to the registration area and updating your profile and preferences. If a member name and password are required to access the feature, you will need to provide such information to update your registration information. If you have forgotten your password, you may obtain it by visiting the registration area and requesting that a hint be sent to you at the e-mail address you originally provided during registration.
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9. Choice of Law
If any disputes arise between us regarding your use of the NBA.com Network, such disputes shall be resolved according to the laws of the State of New Jersey, and the federal and state courts of New Jersey shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all claims.
LAST UPDATED: April 20, 2004
Copyright 2004 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved.
Use of this site signifies your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use for NBA.com, WNBA.com, and NBDL.com.
It is the NBA.com Network's policy not to knowingly solicit any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. A number of interactive features on the NBA.com Network require registration to participate (e.g., e-mail newsletters, site registration). All registrants will be required to enter their full name, date of birth, complete address and e-mail address. In some cases, users will be required to select a special member name to be used as an identifier for the feature and must also enter a password and a secret hint that will help us verify their identity if they forget their password. If the NBA.com Network determines that a person is under the age of 13, based on the information provided during the registration process, that person will not be permitted to register for features requiring the submission of personal information. Instead, when a child under 13 years old tries to register for such features on the NBA.com Network, he or she will be directed to content which does not involve the submission of personal information. Children who indicate that they are under 13 years old will not be able to make credit card purchases or participate in interactive features on the NBA.com Network that involve the collection and retention of personal information (e.g., entering a sweepstakes) and they will not be contacted about special offers or promotions.
The NBA.com Network works with (and may provide links to) third party sites that offer features described on the NBA.com Network. Registration for these features is pursuant to the privacy policies of the third parties operating the web sites on which registration occurs. Such third party sites may permit children under the age of 13 to register for these features on their sites in accordance with the privacy policies posted on those sites. The operators of those third party sites are responsible for ensuring that their sites comply with applicable laws, regulations, and rules. For more information, please review the privacy policies of each respective third party site.
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