This Privacy Policy explains what information becausesneakers.com collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. becausesneakers.com is an independent sneaker release and news site. By using the site you agree to the practices described here. If you have questions, contact us at support@becausesneakers.com.
Information We Collect
We collect two kinds of information. The first is information you give us directly, such as your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or the details you include when you email us. The second is information collected automatically as you browse, including your IP address, browser type and settings, device information, the pages you view, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits. This automatic information is standard for websites and is used to keep the site working, secure, and improving.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the site function, remember preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising. Some cookies are set by us and some are set by third parties such as our analytics and advertising partners. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as intended if you do.
Analytics
We use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These services collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and general location at the city or country level, and they use cookies to do so. The data is aggregated and used to measure and improve performance, not to identify you personally.
Advertising
becausesneakers.com is supported in part by advertising. We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google and its AdSense service, to display ads. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com, and you can opt out of some third-party vendors at aboutads.info. Where required, we ask for consent before setting non-essential advertising cookies.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to attribute any commission correctly. This does not change what we recommend or where we point you to buy. You can read more in our Editorial Standards.
Email and Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send you updates about releases and news, delivered through a third-party email provider. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. If you email us directly, we use your message and contact details only to respond to and manage your inquiry.
How We Use Information
We use the information described above to operate and secure the site, to understand and improve how it is used, to deliver and measure advertising, to send newsletters you have requested, and to respond to your messages. We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing and Disclosure
We share information only as needed to run the site: with service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, advertising, and email delivery, and only for those purposes. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the site and its users.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe, and analytics and log data are retained according to the settings and defaults of the services we use.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete it, and to opt out of certain uses such as personalized advertising or marketing email. To make a request, email us at support@becausesneakers.com. You can also control cookies through your browser and opt out of personalized ads through the links in the Advertising section above.
Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we handle, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our articles link to other websites, including brands and retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the date below, and significant changes will be reflected on this page. Your continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your information can be sent to support@becausesneakers.com.
Last updated: June 2026.