ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT

 

Updated December 20, 2023

 

Michiana Pickleball Club ( MPC) values its users' privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Michiana Pickleball Club of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

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We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Michiana Pickleball Club decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initiallycollected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

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This Policy applies to Michiana Pickleball Club, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of Michianapickleballclub.org, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

 

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Michiana Pickleball Club does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policiesand statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

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Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following.

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;

1. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;

2. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;

3. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and

4. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

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Information We Collect

 

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services.

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In addition, Michiana Pickleball Club may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

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Why We Collect Information and For How Long

 

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;

• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;

• To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;

• To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;

• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

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The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

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Use of Information Collected

 

Michiana Pickleball Club does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

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Michiana Pickleball Club may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from Michianapickleballclub.org. You agree to inform Michiana Pickleball Club of any changes to your contact information.

 

Michiana Pickleball Club may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

 

Disclosure of Information

 

Michiana Pickleball Club may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

• as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;

• in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;

• in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;

• as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;

• to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;

• as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;

• as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Michiana Pickleball Club.

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Non-Marketing Purposes

 

Michiana Pickleball Club greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non- marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Michiana Pickleball Club products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

 

SMS, MMS, and Texting

 

The Sites or the Services may include certain Services that are available via a mobile device, including (i) the ability to upload Your Content to the Sites or the Services via a mobile device, (ii) the ability to browse the Sites and the Services from a mobile device and (iii) the ability to access certain features through an application downloaded and installed on a mobile device (collectively, the “Mobile Services”). To the extent You access the Sites or the Services through a mobile device, Your wireless service carrier’s standard charges, data rates and other fees may apply. In addition, downloading, installing, or using certain Mobile Services may be prohibited or restricted by Your carrier, and not all Mobile Services may work with all carriers or devices. In using the Mobile Services, you may provide Your telephone number. By providing Your telephone number, you consent to receive calls and/or SMS, MMS, or text messages at that number. We may share Your phone numbers with our affiliates; with tournament providers and similar third parties who are operating events in which you have chosen to participate; with our service providers (such as customer support, billing or collections companies, and text message service providers) who we have contracted with to assist us in pursuing our rights or providing our Services under these Terms of Use, our policies, applicable law, or any other agreement we may have with You; and as otherwise set forth in our Privacy Policy. You agree these parties may also contact You using autodialed or prerecorded calls and text messages, as authorized by us to carry out the purposes we have identified above, and not for their own purposes. In the event You change or deactivate Your mobile telephone number, you agree to promptly update Your Account information to ensure that Your messages are not sent to the person that acquires Your old number.

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Children under the age of Thirteen

 

Michiana Pickleball Club's website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system's database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

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Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

 

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to Michianapickleballclub.org. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out.Michiana Pickleball Club will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

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Links to Other Websites

 

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Michiana Pickleball Club does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

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Security

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Michiana Pickleball Club takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for "https" at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

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While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only directors and officers who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user's personal information under our control.

 

Acceptance of Terms

 

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree to and accept such changes.

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How to Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address.

 

Email:  MichianaPickleballClub@gmail.com

Telephone Number: 574-344-9393

Mailing Address:

Michiana Pickleball Club

52050 Fir Rd

Granger, Indiana 46530