Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 27, 2026
Straight From The Bench (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website at straightfromthebench.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a password (stored in hashed form). You may optionally provide a favorite team.
Usage Data
We automatically collect basic usage information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general interaction patterns. This data helps us improve the service.
Chat Messages
Messages sent in live match chat rooms are stored on our servers and are visible to other users watching the same match. Chat messages are associated with your account name.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Manage your account and enable chat features
- Monitor and analyze trends and usage
- Detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access
Third-Party Services
Our site aggregates sports content and streams from third-party providers. When you watch a stream, you interact with content hosted by those third parties, which may have their own privacy practices. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content or privacy policies.
We also use third-party RSS feeds (including Fox Sports and ESPN) to display sports news. Clicking on a news article will take you to the third-party website.
Data Storage & Security
Your account data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text. We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to manage your authentication session. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below.
Children’s Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at [email protected].