Last updated: October 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Downs & Dunks ("we", "us", "our") collects when you visit downsanddunks.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to this policy.
Who we are
Downs & Dunks is an independent NFL and NBA news website run by Chamith Shirantha. You can contact us at [email protected].
Information we collect
Information you give us
If you email us, we receive your email address, your name (if you include it) and anything you write. We use it only to reply to you.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, some information is collected automatically by our website and by the services we use:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system and screen size
- Usage data: pages you visit, how long you stay, the page that sent you to us, and the date and time of your visit
- Approximate location: country or city, based on your IP address
We use this information to run the Site, keep it secure, understand which articles are useful, and improve our content.
Article view counts
Our Site counts how many times each article is viewed so we can show a "Trending" list. This count is anonymous: it records only that an article was viewed, not who viewed it.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The Site and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep the Site working and secure (including for logged-in editors)
- Measure traffic and how visitors use the Site (analytics)
- Show advertising, including personalized ads where allowed
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block all cookies, some parts of the Site may not work properly.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use or may use Google AdSense to show ads on the Site.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or, in Europe, www.youronlinechoices.eu.
- Learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland are asked for consent before personalized ads are shown.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use or may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site, for example which pages are popular and how people find us. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects data such as pages visited and device information. You can prevent Google Analytics from using your data with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Other services we use
- Cloudflare: Our Site uses Cloudflare to load faster and to protect against attacks. Cloudflare processes technical data such as your IP address. See Cloudflare’s privacy policy.
- Web hosting: Our hosting provider stores the Site and keeps server logs (such as IP addresses and the pages requested) for security and troubleshooting.
- Embedded content: Some articles may include embedded videos or posts (for example from YouTube or X). Those websites may collect data about you, as if you visited them directly.
How long we keep information
- Emails you send us are kept for as long as needed to answer you and for our records, and then deleted.
- Analytics data is kept according to the settings of the analytics service (usually 14 months or less).
- Server logs are kept for a limited time by our hosting provider.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only:
- With the service providers listed above, to run the Site
- If required by law, or to protect the Site and its users
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example in the EU, the UK or certain U.S. states such as California), you may have the right to:
- Ask what personal information we have about you
- Ask us to correct or delete it
- Object to or limit how we use it
- Opt out of personalized advertising (see the links above)
To make a request, email [email protected]. We’ll answer within 30 days.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other websites
Our articles link to other websites, such as league, team and news sites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email [email protected] or visit our Contact page.