GO Leaside Volleyball ("we," "us," "our," or "the Club") operates the website goleaside.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with the Site:
- Information you provide directly — such as your name, email address, or phone number if you contact us, register for tryouts, or make a donation/sponsorship gift.
- Automatically collected information — such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and time spent on the Site, collected through standard web server logs and cookies.
- Cookies and similar technologies — used by us and by third-party services (including Google) to remember preferences, understand Site usage, and serve advertising, as described in Section 4 below.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to operate the Club and this Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- Respond to inquiries, registrations, and sponsorship or donation requests;
- Share Club news, schedules, and highlights with visitors who opt in to receive updates;
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the Site experience; and
- Display advertising, as described below.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit. We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) to operate the Site and to understand how visitors use it. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you will be shown a consent banner when you first visit the Site asking you to accept or manage cookies before any non-essential cookies (including advertising cookies) are set. You can review or change your choice at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising vendors. These vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this Site and other websites on the Internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to visitors based on their visit to this Site and/or other sites.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data through its advertising products, please review How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps That Use Our Services.
5. Children's Privacy
GO Leaside Volleyball is a youth sports organization, and portions of this Site (such as team roster pages) may display the first name, jersey number, position, and team-related information of athletes under the age of 18, published with the consent of the athlete's parent or guardian for the purpose of promoting the Club and its teams. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this Site, and this Site is not directed at children for the purpose of collecting personal information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information you would like removed, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting and analytics providers), under obligations to protect your information;
- Advertising partners, such as Google, as described in Section 4; and
- Authorities, if required to comply with a legal obligation or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Club, our members, or others.
We do not share personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of certain uses of your information, including personalized advertising (see Section 4). To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and sponsor websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Effective Date" above indicates when this policy was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].