Privacy Policy

Who We Are
The Santa Barbara Women’s Soccer Organization (SBWSO) is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to promoting women’s soccer in Santa Barbara. Our website address is Subheading. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Information We Collect & How We Use It Privacy Policy

A. Information You Provide to Us We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account or sign up for a league.
• Contact us through our website.
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates.
• Submit comments, reviews, or testimonials.
• Participate in online surveys or promotions.

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
• Profile information such as team affiliation, playing experience, or interests.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect the following data automatically:

• Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and access timestamps.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and site functionality. See Section 6 for details.

C. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract this information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Manage league registrations and member communications.
• Improve website functionality and user experience.
• Process transactions securely.
• Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity or security threats.
• Respond to inquiries, customer service requests, and support needs.
• Send relevant updates about SBWSO events, news, and promotions.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers & Partners: Third-party vendors that assist with payment processing, website hosting, or analytics.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or governmental request.

To Protect SBWSO & Others: To enforce policies, protect rights, or prevent fraudulent activities.

Data Retention & Your Rights

A. How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
• Registered users can access, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for usernames, which cannot be changed).
• We may retain some data for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

B. Your Data Rights

If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you may request:

• If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you may request:
• Deletion of your data (except for information required for administrative, legal, or security purposes).

For data access or removal requests, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance the browsing experience. Cookies help us understand user behavior and improve website functionality. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic
• Marketing Cookies: Used for promotional content and targeted outreach.

By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies unless otherwise disabled in your settings.

Third-Party Content & Embedded Media

Articles or pages on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.) from external websites. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these external sites.

Security Measures & Data Protection

We take reasonable security precautions to safeguard your information. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. We recommend users:

• Use strong passwords and protect login credentials. Avoid sharing sensitive personal information via public networks.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to check this policy regularly.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us at: