Effective Date: June 7, 2024
Thank you for visiting BePickleBaller.com (“Website”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Financial Stewardship LLC. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By accessing or using our Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Information
We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily submit it to us. This may include, but is not limited to, your email address, first name, and last name when you subscribe to our newsletter. We use this information solely for the purpose of sending you newsletters and updates related to pickleball and our Website.
Use of Information
The personal information collected from you may be used in the following ways:
- To send you newsletters and updates about pickleball, including tips, strategies, and updates about our Website.
- To personalize your experience on our Website and to deliver content and product offerings relevant to your interests.
- To respond to your inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
We may also disclose your personal information when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our Website, its users, or others.
Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our files.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at ben@bepickleballer.com.
Additional Privacy Policy for Pickleball Matchmaking
For BePickleBaller.com Matchmaking, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Additional Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information specific to our pickleball matchmaking services. There may be duplicate information to our general privacy policy above. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information Collection
1.1 Personal Information
To facilitate effective matchmaking, we collect personal information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Pickleball rating
- Geographic location
- User preferences and interests related to pickleball
- Other Information
1.2 Usage Data
We may collect information about how you use our platform, including:
- Interaction with other users
- Communication preferences
- Activity logs and timestamps
2. Use of Information
2.1 Matchmaking Services
The primary use of your personal information is to match you with other users based on compatibility. Your name, pickleball rating, and preferences will be used to generate potential matches.
2.2 Communication
We use your contact information to facilitate communication between you and your matches. This may include notifications, match suggestions, and updates about our services.
2.3 Improvement of Services
Your feedback and usage data help us improve our platform, develop new features, and enhance user experience. This data may be analyzed in aggregate to identify trends and patterns.
3. Information Sharing
3.1 With Matches
Your profile information, including your name, pickleball rating, and contact details, will be shared with potential matches to facilitate connections.
3.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as hosting services, data analysis, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
3.3 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
4. Data Security
4.1 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure servers.
4.2 Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected users and take necessary steps to mitigate the impact and prevent future occurrences.
5. User Rights
5.1 Access and Update
You have the right to access and update your personal information at any time through your account settings.
5.2 Deletion and Portability
You may request the deletion of your account and personal information. Additionally, you can request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
5.3 Opt-Out
You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those messages. However, you will still receive transactional emails related to your use of our services.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6.1 Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies help us understand user behavior, personalize content, and improve our services.
6.2 Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
7. Children’s Privacy
7.1 Age Restriction
Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Changes to this Policy
8.1 Policy Updates
We may update this Additional Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Additional Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our support team at support@bepickleballer.com.