Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our winter league or school programs
• Subscribe to our newsletter or waitlist
• Submit a school demo request
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• School or organization affiliation
• Age or date of birth (for minors, with parental consent)
• Address (for league registration)
• Emergency contact information

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Click data and navigation patterns

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand which pages are most popular
• Improve website functionality
• Deliver targeted advertising (via Google AdSense and other partners)
• Track conversion events and user engagement

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit certain website features.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Program Registration: To process league registrations, school demo requests, and communicate program details
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and important announcements about Baseball5 activities
• Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, provide assistance, and address concerns
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Marketing: To promote Baseball5 Nation programs and events (you can opt-out anytime)
• Safety and Compliance: To ensure participant safety and comply with legal obligations
• Analytics: To measure website performance and advertising effectiveness

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs, including:

• TeamLinkt: League registration and management platform
• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: Advertisement delivery
• Email Service Providers: Newsletter and communication delivery
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing for registrations

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

3.2 Partner Schools and Organizations

When you register for a school-based program, we may share relevant information with partner schools and athletic coordinators to facilitate program delivery.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Baseball5 Nation, our users, or others.

4. Children's Privacy

Baseball5 Nation programs serve youth athletes, including minors under age 18. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with applicable laws, including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).

• We require parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13
• Parents have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information
• We limit data collection from minors to what is necessary for program participation
• We do not knowingly market to children or share their information with third parties for marketing purposes

Parents or guardians can contact us at info@baseball5nation.com to exercise their rights regarding their child's information.

5. Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display ads on our website. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Measure ad effectiveness and user engagement
• Provide personalized advertising experiences

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@baseball5nation.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Registration data is typically retained for the duration of program participation plus 3 years for record-keeping purposes.

9. International Users

Baseball5 Nation operates primarily in the United States (DMV area). If you are accessing our website from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: