Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc. Privacy Policy
1. What does this Privacy Policy cover?
This Privacy Policy outlines Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc.’s practices regarding personal information collected:
- on our corporate website at www.slo-pitch.com
- from membership applications
- from tournament applications and rosters
Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc. is committed to respecting your privacy through the protection of your personal information. When we collect your personal information, you can be confident that we handle and store it in a secure manner to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. We only collect your personal information for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy, and we will not sell your personal information to others.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy, or otherwise, will create or add to any right or claim (whether legal, equitable or otherwise) that any individual or person may have at law or otherwise against Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc. or any of its representatives. Nor will the existence of this Privacy Policy or its application impose any obligations or liability upon Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc. or its representatives beyond what already exists at law.
Your Consent
By submitting personal information to Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc., its representatives, event conveners, or agents via our websites or at sanctioned events, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of such personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and as permitted or required by law.
Subject to legal and contractual requirements, you may opt out of receiving communications from the Online Store by setting your preferences in the “Your Account” section or by calling (905) 863-7666. You may also opt out of receiving communications from Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc. by calling the same number.
Your personal information may be retained in our database to honor privacy requests, for record-keeping purposes, internal research and analysis, and other purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
If you provide us with personal information concerning another individual, you represent and warrant that you have all necessary authority and consent to allow us to collect, use, and disclose that information.
2. What information do we collect?
“Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual, as defined under applicable privacy laws. It does not include aggregated or anonymized information.
We collect personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses when you:
- visit our website
- create or edit an online profile
- participate in contests or promotions
- complete surveys or questionnaires
- contact us or our representatives
- otherwise interact with Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc.
- provide reviews or feedback
Each time you visit our website, our server may automatically collect non-personal information such as IP address, browser type, referring page, and site activity. This information is not subject to this Privacy Policy unless it can be linked to an identifiable individual.
Information about minors provided by a parent or guardian is treated the same as information collected about adults.
3. Children’s Privacy
Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc. does not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under the age of 16. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity.
4. How do we use and share your personal information?
Using Your Personal Information
Your personal information may be used to:
- administer memberships and accounts
- process payments and fulfill obligations
- respond to inquiries and requests
- tailor products and services
- communicate about events, services, and promotions
- conduct surveys, research, and analysis
- maintain service quality and consistency
- manage business operations
- prevent fraud, errors, or illegal activity
- comply with audits, laws, and regulations
- support corporate restructuring or financing
- fulfill any other purpose you consent to
Only representatives who require access to your personal information to perform their duties are permitted to access it. Credit card information is limited to authorized payment processors.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell or license personal information. Information may be shared:
- with Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc. representatives as required
- with agents and service providers performing services on our behalf
- in connection with mergers, restructuring, or financing
- to comply with laws or protect against fraud, loss, or liability
All third-party service providers are contractually restricted from using personal information beyond their required duties.
5. How is your personal information protected?
We use physical, technological, and administrative safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. Industry-standard security measures are used to protect against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
6. Where is your personal information processed and stored?
Personal information is processed and stored at our National and Regional Offices.
National Office address:
20 Lightbeam Terrace, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L6Y 6H9
7. How can you access your personal information?
Upon written request to our Privacy Manager, we will inform you of the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information and provide access where permitted by law.
Requests may be sent to:
Privacy Manager
Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc.
20 Lightbeam Terrace, Unit 9
Brampton, ON L6Y 6H9
You may also update or correct your information by accessing your account or calling (905) 863-7666.
8. What are cookies and how do we use them?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies to measure website usage, improve functionality, and save user preferences.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit access to certain features.
9. What about linked sites?
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.
10. How to contact us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: privacy@slo-pitch.com
Phone: (905) 863-7666
Mail:
Privacy Manager
Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc.
20 Lightbeam Terrace, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L6Y 6H9
11. Revisions to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website and are available upon request.
Last revised: January 2012
12. Website Use Agreement
Your use of this website is governed by our Website Use Agreement, which includes provisions regarding liability, governing law, and dispute resolution. These provisions apply to this Privacy Policy as if fully reproduced herein.
Effective Date: January 2012