Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 9, 2026
The KickStream (“The KickStream,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at https://thekickstream.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we work with third-party services, and what choices you have.
The KickStream is an independent sneaker news, release history, product reference, and affiliate content website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to Nike, Jordan Brand, Pinterest, or any other brand, marketplace, or platform mentioned on this site unless explicitly stated.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
Information you voluntarily provide
You may provide information directly to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
- Contact us through a form or by email
- Interact with site features such as watchlists, forms, comments, surveys, or other interactive tools
- Connect or authorize a third-party account, such as Pinterest, where applicable
This information may include your name, email address, message content, preferences, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically
When you visit The KickStream, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring pages
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Approximate location based on IP address
- Cookie and analytics data
- Interactions with ads, affiliate links, buttons, and site features
This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve the overall experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve The KickStream
- Personalize content and user experience
- Send newsletters, release updates, or other emails you have requested
- Respond to questions, comments, or support requests
- Analyze traffic, site performance, and user behavior
- Monitor and prevent spam, fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Display advertising and affiliate links
- Track affiliate referrals and commissions
- Support integrations with third-party services, including Pinterest, when authorized
- Comply with legal, security, or platform requirements
3. Pinterest API and Pinterest-Derived Data
The KickStream may use the Pinterest API to support Pinterest-related features, such as publishing, scheduling, managing, analyzing, or displaying Pinterest-related content connected to The KickStream.
The KickStream is not endorsed by, certified by, sponsored by, or affiliated with Pinterest. Pinterest is a separate third-party platform with its own terms, policies, and privacy practices.
If you authorize The KickStream to connect to a Pinterest account, Pinterest may provide us with access to certain information based on the permissions, or scopes, you approve. This may include information such as Pinterest account details, boards, Pins, Pin metadata, analytics, or other Pinterest-related data made available through the Pinterest API.
We only access Pinterest data as permitted by the authorization granted and only for the purpose of providing or improving Pinterest-related functionality connected to The KickStream.
How we handle Pinterest API data
We do not sell, rent, resell, sublicense, redistribute, or otherwise provide Pinterest content, Pinterest API data, or Pinterest-derived data to third parties for their independent use.
We do not use Pinterest-derived data to build unrelated user profiles, sell audience lists, or support third-party advertising services outside the functionality of The KickStream.
Pinterest-derived data may be stored only when reasonably necessary to provide site functionality, maintain publishing records, measure performance, troubleshoot issues, comply with platform requirements, or maintain security logs.
Disconnecting Pinterest
If you disconnect a Pinterest account, revoke authorization, or ask us to remove Pinterest-related access, we will stop using your Pinterest authorization tokens for future API access.
Upon disconnection, we will delete or deactivate stored Pinterest access tokens and refresh tokens as soon as reasonably possible. Any cached Pinterest-derived data that is no longer needed to provide the service will be deleted within a reasonable period, generally within 30 days, unless we are required or permitted to retain limited information for legal, security, audit, troubleshooting, or compliance purposes.
Some information may remain in backups, logs, analytics, or archived records for a limited time before being deleted through normal retention cycles. Where retained, such information will not be used for new Pinterest API activity.
You may also revoke The KickStream’s access directly through your Pinterest account settings, where available.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The KickStream uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember visitor preferences
- Improve site performance
- Understand traffic and visitor behavior
- Support analytics tools
- Support advertising and affiliate tracking
- Measure engagement with content, links, and site features
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics services, including Google Analytics or similar tools, to understand how visitors use the site. These services may collect information such as pages visited, device type, browser type, approximate location, referral source, and interactions with site content.
Analytics information is generally used in aggregated or pseudonymous form to improve content, performance, and user experience.
6. Advertising and Affiliate Links
The KickStream may display ads and affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you click certain links or make purchases through affiliate partners.
Affiliate partners and advertising providers may use cookies, tracking links, pixels, or similar technologies to track referrals, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and attribute commissions.
Third-party advertising and affiliate partners may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
Current or future partners may include, but are not limited to:
- Google AdSense or other Google advertising services
- Affiliate networks
- Sneaker marketplaces
- Retailers
- Product feed or shopping platforms
- Analytics and performance tools
The presence of a product, brand, retailer, marketplace, or affiliate link on The KickStream does not mean that we are officially affiliated with or endorsed by that company.
7. Third-Party Services
The KickStream may use third-party services to operate the site, improve performance, send emails, provide analytics, display ads, support affiliate links, protect against spam, manage social media integrations, or provide interactive features.
These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Examples of third-party services may include:
- Website hosting providers
- Email newsletter providers
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Affiliate networks
- Pinterest API services
- Security, spam prevention, or performance tools
- Social media platforms
- Embedded content providers
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services that we do not control.
8. Embedded Content and External Links
Pages on The KickStream may include embedded content or links to third-party websites, including social media posts, videos, marketplace listings, ads, affiliate offers, or product pages.
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content.
When you click an external link, you are leaving The KickStream and are subject to the privacy policy and terms of the destination site.
9. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, we may use your email address to send sneaker release updates, site news, content alerts, promotional messages, or related communications.
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us directly.
We do not sell our email subscriber list.
10. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including site operation, analytics, communication, legal compliance, security, dispute resolution, and business recordkeeping.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and why it was collected.
Pinterest authorization tokens and Pinterest-derived data are handled as described in the Pinterest API section of this policy.
11. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, transmission method, or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain personal information
- Opt out of certain marketing communications
- Opt out of certain data sharing or targeted advertising where applicable
- Request information about how your data is used
To make a privacy request, contact us at [email protected].
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
13. GDPR and EEA/UK Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another region with similar privacy laws, you may have additional rights under applicable law, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information.
Where required, we rely on legal bases such as consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, legal compliance, or other applicable bases to process personal information.
14. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under California privacy laws, including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, request correction, and opt out of certain sharing or selling of personal information.
The KickStream does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, some advertising, analytics, or affiliate tracking activities may be considered “sharing” or targeted advertising under certain privacy laws.
To make a California privacy request, contact us at [email protected].
15. Children’s Privacy
The KickStream is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
16. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to these signals, The KickStream may not respond to them in a uniform way.
You can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings and, where available, through third-party opt-out tools.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of The KickStream after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated policy.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a privacy request, contact us at:
The KickStream
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thekickstream.com