Privacy Policy for Sports Skills Training
1. Introduction
Sports Skills Training (“SST,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values and respects the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”). We understand the importance of privacy and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing information that we may collect from you or that you may provide to us when you visit our website located at https://sportsskillstraining.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect on the Website, in email, text, and other electronic messages between you and the Website. It does not apply to information collected by us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by SST or any third party.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website.
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2. Information We Collect
We collect two main types of information from users:
- Information You Provide:
- Registration: During registration, you may provide information such as your name, email address, phone number, username, password, and biographical information. Trainers and coaches may also provide details about their experience, qualifications, areas of specialization, certifications, and insurance information.
- Profile Information: You may choose to share additional information in your profile, such as photos, videos, training goals, and any relevant health conditions (optional). Note: We recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before disclosing any health information on the platform.
- Content Uploads: You may upload content to the Website, such as training plans, resources, comments, messages, and workout logs.
- Payment Information (if applicable): If SST offers payment processing, you may provide payment information such as credit card details during transactions.
- Information Collected Automatically:
- Log Data: When you use the Website, we may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring website, pages you visit, time of visit, and search queries.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Website, such as device type, model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other similar technologies to collect information about your activity on the Website. These technologies help us to remember your preferences, track your use of the Website, and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit your use of certain features of the Website.
3. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate the Website and its features;
- To create and manage your account;
- To process your transactions (if applicable);
- To connect you with trainers and coaches (and vice versa) based on your preferences and their expertise;
- To personalize your experience on the Website, such as recommending relevant training programs or coaches;
- To send you marketing communications (with your consent);
- To analyze user behavior and improve the Website;
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements;
- To enforce our Terms of Service.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information to the following third parties:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website, such as payment processors, data hosting providers, customer support providers, and marketing service providers. We require these service providers to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
- Trainers and Coaches: When you contact a trainer or coach, we may share your information with them to facilitate communication and service provision. Trainers and coaches are independent contractors and are responsible for complying with all applicable privacy laws and regulations.
- Law Enforcement: We may disclose your information to law enforcement officials or other government agencies if we are required to do so by law or if we believe it is necessary to prevent imminent harm to yourself or others.
5. Your Choices
You have choices regarding your information:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your information in your profile settings.
- Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
- Data Deletion: You can request to delete your account and personal information by contacting us. However, we may be required to retain some information for legal or business purposes.
6. Data Security
We take steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These steps include using secure servers, firewalls, and encryption technology. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is ever completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. We may also retain your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements
8. Children's Privacy (continued)
If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will delete the information from our systems.
9. California Residence Notice
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) with respect to your personal information. These rights include the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we collect and disclose about you.
- Request to access the specific personal information we have collected about you.
- Request to delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not currently sell personal information).
You can exercise your rights by contacting us using the information below.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own country. When we transfer your information to other countries, we take steps to protect it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute regarding this Privacy Policy, you agree to contact us first and attempt to resolve the dispute with us informally. If we are unable to reach a satisfactory resolution, you may then pursue any rights you have under applicable law
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [insert email address or contact information]. You can also contact our Data Protection Officer at [insert email address or contact information] (if applicable).