Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how 10thRegion.com collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit or use our website.
10thRegion.com is a Kentucky sports and news website that covers high school sports, teams, athletes, coaches, schools, scores, stats, photos, features, articles, polls, and related content.
By using 10thRegion.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
10thRegion.com may collect information in several ways.
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Create an account
- Sign up for a newsletter
- Leave a comment
- Vote in a poll
- Contact us by email
- Purchase a subscription
- Purchase advertising or sponsorships
- Enter your email on photos.10thRegion.com
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Account login information
- Comment information
- Newsletter signup information
- Poll responses
- Payment-related information for subscriptions, advertisements, or sponsorships
We do not ask users to directly upload photos or videos to the website.
Account Information
If users create accounts on 10thRegion.com, we may collect information such as names and email addresses. This information is used to manage account access, allow users to log in, provide site features, and communicate with users when necessary.
Users are responsible for keeping their account information accurate and secure.
Comments
10thRegion.com allows users to comment on articles or other website content.
When you leave a comment, information such as your name, email address, comment content, IP address, browser information, and related technical data may be collected. This helps us display comments, manage spam, moderate discussions, and protect the website.
Comments may be visible to the public. Please do not include private or sensitive personal information in public comments.
10thRegion.com reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that are inappropriate, offensive, spam-related, misleading, or otherwise not suitable for the website.
Newsletter Signups
If you sign up for a newsletter, we may collect your name and email address. We use this information to send website updates, sports coverage, news, announcements, or other related content.
10thRegion.com uses WordPress, Jetpack, or related WordPress tools for newsletter and email features.
You may unsubscribe from newsletter emails by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us at media@10thRegion.com.
Polls
10thRegion.com may use polls to allow readers to vote on sports-related topics, teams, players, events, or other website content.
Polls may collect responses, general technical information, and information needed to help prevent duplicate voting or misuse. Poll results may be displayed publicly, but we do not intend to publicly identify individual voters unless clearly stated.
Payments, Subscriptions, Advertising, and Sponsorships
10thRegion.com may collect payment for subscriptions, local direct advertising, sponsorships, or other website-related services.
When payments are made, payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers. 10thRegion.com does not intend to store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment card information directly on the website.
Payment-related information may be used to:
- Process subscriptions
- Manage advertising or sponsorship agreements
- Confirm purchases
- Communicate about billing or account matters
- Keep necessary business records
Sports Coverage, Athlete Information, Photos, Scores, and Stats
10thRegion.com covers high school sports and may publish names, photos, stats, scores, schools, team information, awards, honors, game results, schedules, rosters, coach information, and other sports-related content.
This information may come from public records, schools, team pages, box scores, coaches, athletic departments, social media, submitted information, event programs, game coverage, or other publicly available or newsworthy sources.
Because 10thRegion.com is a sports and news website, some content may include information about high school athletes. This content is used for news, sports reporting, historical records, features, photography, and public-interest coverage.
If you believe information on the website is incorrect or should be reviewed, you may contact us at media@10thRegion.com.
Children’s Privacy
10thRegion.com may be read by children under the age of 13, especially because the website covers high school sports. However, the website is not intended to collect personal information from children under 13.
We do not knowingly request personal information from children under 13. However, some information may be collected unknowingly through website visits, comments, polls, analytics, advertising, cookies, or other automatic website tools.
If a parent or guardian believes that a child under 13 has provided personal information to 10thRegion.com, please contact us at media@10thRegion.com, and we will review the request.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit 10thRegion.com, certain information may be collected automatically. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the website
- Referring websites
- General location, such as city or region
- Cookies and similar tracking information
- Website usage and traffic data
This information helps us operate the website, improve content, understand reader interest, prevent misuse, and measure website performance.
Analytics
10thRegion.com uses tools such as Google Analytics, Google Site Kit, WordPress, Jetpack, and related services to understand how visitors use the website.
These tools may collect information about pages visited, traffic sources, device types, browser types, general location, and visitor behavior on the site.
We use this information to improve our coverage, website layout, reader experience, and overall website performance.
Advertising and Sponsorships
10thRegion.com displays advertising, including local direct ads, sponsorships, and WordAds.
Advertising partners may use cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies to show ads, measure ad performance, prevent repeated ads, and understand general audience engagement.
Local direct ads and sponsorships may appear on the website as paid placements, banners, sponsored content, or other promotional materials.
Third-party ad services, including WordAds, may collect certain information according to their own privacy policies.
Cookies
10thRegion.com uses cookies and similar technologies to help the website work properly, support account logins, measure website traffic, display advertising, manage comments, process forms, and improve the user experience.
Cookies may be set by 10thRegion.com or by third-party services such as Google, WordPress, Jetpack, advertising providers, embedded content platforms, or website plugins.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect some website features, including logins, comments, forms, embedded content, and other functions.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
10thRegion.com may include embedded content from other websites or platforms. This may include videos, social media posts, maps, sports widgets, photos, posts, or other third-party content.
Embedded content from another website behaves the same way as if you visited that outside website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, track your interaction, or monitor your activity.
10thRegion.com does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or embedded content providers.
Third-Party Links
10thRegion.com may link to other websites, including schools, sports organizations, social media pages, advertisers, sponsors, news sources, statistics providers, ticketing pages, or other outside websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of any outside website you visit.
How We Use Information
10thRegion.com may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Provide user accounts and login features
- Send newsletters and website updates
- Display and manage comments
- Conduct polls
- Process subscriptions, ads, and sponsorships
- Communicate with users, advertisers, or subscribers
- Improve website content and performance
- Understand reader interest and website traffic
- Display advertising
- Prevent spam, fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Keep necessary records
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Information
10thRegion.com does not sell personal information directly to outside companies.
We may share limited information with service providers that help operate the website, including:
- WordPress and Jetpack services
- Google Analytics and Google Site Kit
- WordAds and advertising providers
- Payment processors
- Newsletter or email tools
- Website hosting, security, and plugin services
These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, court order, government request, or to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of 10thRegion.com, our users, or others.
Data Security
10thRegion.com takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
However, no website, email system, payment system, or online service can guarantee complete security. Users should take care when sharing information online and should not post private or sensitive information in public areas such as comments.
User Rights and Choices
Users may have certain rights and choices regarding their information, including the ability to:
- Update account information
- Unsubscribe from newsletters
- Request removal of certain personal information
- Ask questions about information collected
- Request account deletion
- Control cookies through browser settings
- Stop using the website if they do not agree with this policy
To make a request, contact media@10thRegion.com.
Please note that some information may need to be kept for legal, security, accounting, business, or recordkeeping purposes.
Account Deletion
If you have an account on 10thRegion.com and would like it deleted, you may contact us at media@10thRegion.com.
Deleting an account may not automatically remove all public comments, published content, transaction records, or information that must be kept for legal, business, security, or administrative reasons.
Newsletter Unsubscribe
Users may unsubscribe from newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting media@10thRegion.com.
After unsubscribing, you may still receive certain non-marketing emails, such as account notices, payment confirmations, or important website-related communications.
United States Audience
10thRegion.com is intended for users in the United States. We do not specifically target users outside the United States.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
10thRegion.com may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of 10thRegion.com after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request changes to your information, or need to contact us about privacy-related concerns, you may email:
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Cookie Policy and Terms of Use