Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 23, 2026 Last Updated: March 23, 2026

The Vanderbilt Portfolio (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates Riyadh Tennis (riyadhtennis.com), an intelligence and analysis platform dedicated to covering tennis and racquet sports in Saudi Arabia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using Riyadh Tennis, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you interact with Riyadh Tennis. The types of information we collect depend on how you use the site and what interactions you choose to engage in.

1.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Riyadh Tennis, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party analytics tools. This information may include:

Device and browser information. We collect information about the device and browser you use to access our site, including your device type (desktop, tablet, smartphone), operating system and version, browser type and version, screen resolution, and device language settings. This information helps us optimize our site for the devices and browsers our readers use most frequently.

Network and connection information. We collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, Internet service provider (ISP), and general geographic location (at the city or regional level, not the street address level). Your IP address is used for security purposes, analytics, and to comply with applicable advertising regulations. We do not attempt to identify individual users based on IP addresses alone.

Usage data. We collect information about how you interact with our site, including the pages you visit, the order in which you visit them, the time and date of your visits, the amount of time you spend on each page, the links you click, the search queries you enter (if applicable), referring URLs (the site you came from before visiting Riyadh Tennis), and exit pages. This usage data helps us understand which content resonates with our readers and where we can improve the user experience.

Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

1.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with certain features of our site:

Contact form submissions. If you contact us through our email address (info@riyadhtennis.com) or any contact form on the site, we collect the information you include in your message, such as your name, email address, professional affiliation, and the content of your inquiry. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and, where applicable, to improve our content and services.

Newsletter subscriptions. If we offer an email newsletter or intelligence briefing subscription, we collect the email address and any additional information you provide when signing up. We use this information to deliver the newsletter and to communicate with you about our content and services. You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us at info@riyadhtennis.com.

Guest contribution submissions. If you submit a guest article pitch or contribution, we collect the information you include in your submission, such as your name, professional qualifications, email address, and the content of your pitch. This information is used solely for editorial evaluation and correspondence.

Comments and feedback. If our site includes a commenting feature, we collect the information you provide when posting a comment, which may include your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Comments may be moderated before publication.

1.3 Information Collected by Third Parties

Riyadh Tennis uses third-party services that may independently collect information about you when you visit our site:

Google AdSense. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com) or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page (optout.networkadvertising.org).

Google Analytics. We may use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about visitor behavior, including pages visited, time on site, and demographic information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google’s privacy policy.

Content delivery networks. We may use content delivery networks (CDNs) to serve static assets such as images, stylesheets, and scripts. These CDNs may collect limited technical information about your request, such as your IP address and browser type, for the purpose of delivering content efficiently and securely.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our site. We use technical and usage data to ensure that Riyadh Tennis functions properly, loads efficiently, and displays correctly across different devices and browsers. This includes monitoring for errors, diagnosing technical issues, and optimizing site performance.

To analyze and improve our content. We use usage data and analytics to understand which articles, topics, and content formats are most valuable to our readers. This analysis informs our editorial decisions and helps us continuously improve the quality and relevance of our coverage.

To respond to your inquiries. When you contact us by email or through a contact form, we use the information you provide to understand your inquiry and formulate an appropriate response. We may retain correspondence records for quality assurance and record-keeping purposes.

To deliver advertising. We use third-party advertising services to display ads on our site. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing history. Advertising revenue supports the operation of Riyadh Tennis and enables us to provide our content free of charge.

To ensure security and prevent abuse. We use technical information, including IP addresses and usage patterns, to detect and prevent security threats, fraudulent activity, spam, and violations of our Terms of Service. We may use automated systems to analyze traffic patterns for security purposes.

To comply with legal obligations. We may use and disclose your information as necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests. We may also use your information to enforce our Terms of Service and protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With service providers. We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, analytics, advertising delivery, and email communication. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

With advertising partners. We work with third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, that may collect and use information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide targeted advertising. These advertising partners operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review those policies.

For legal compliance. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations. We may also disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Vanderbilt Portfolio, our users, or the public.

In connection with a business transfer. If the Vanderbilt Portfolio is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

With your consent. We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The specific retention periods depend on the type of information:

• Automatically collected data (IP addresses, usage logs, analytics data) is generally retained for up to 26 months, after which it is aggregated and anonymized.
• Contact and correspondence records are retained for up to three years following the last interaction, unless ongoing business necessity requires longer retention.
• Newsletter subscription data is retained for as long as your subscription is active, plus six months following unsubscription for record-keeping purposes.
• Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in our Cookie Policy, which vary by cookie type.

When retention periods expire, we delete or anonymize your information using commercially reasonable methods. Anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this information in a commonly used electronic format within 30 days of receiving your request.

Right to correction. You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you. We will make corrections promptly upon verification of the inaccuracy.

Right to deletion. You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as information we are required to retain for legal compliance). We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

Right to restrict processing. You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of your data or when processing is no longer necessary for our purposes but you need the data for legal claims.

Right to data portability. Where technically feasible, you may request that we transfer your personal information to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to object. You may object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, we will cease processing your information for that purpose immediately.

Right to opt out of cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings and through the opt-out mechanisms described in our Cookie Policy. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@riyadhtennis.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. International Data Transfers

Riyadh Tennis is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Data protection laws in these countries may differ from the laws of your country. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions as described in this Privacy Policy.

Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities.

7. Children’s Privacy

Riyadh Tennis is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us at info@riyadhtennis.com.

8. Security Measures

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols, secure server configurations, access controls for personnel, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at info@riyadhtennis.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”

10. European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom

If you are located in the EEA or United Kingdom, our processing of your personal information is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the UK GDPR, as applicable. The legal bases for our processing activities include consent (for cookies and newsletter subscriptions), legitimate interests (for analytics, security, and content improvement), contractual necessity (for responding to inquiries), and legal obligation (for compliance with applicable laws).

You have the rights described in Section 5 above, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of Riyadh Tennis after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@riyadhtennis.com Publisher: The Vanderbilt Portfolio Website: riyadhtennis.com

We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and transparently. If you contact us with a privacy-related inquiry, we will respond within 30 days.