Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and maintain your VarsityLinks account
• Connect student athletes with coaches and programs
• Process and facilitate communications between users
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Send important updates and notifications about your account
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With coaches and programs: Your profile information is shared with coaches based on your privacy settings
• With your consent: We share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so
• For legal purposes: We may share information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
• With service providers: We work with trusted partners who help us operate our platform
• In business transfers: Your information may be transferred if VarsityLinks is acquired or merged

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, regular security audits, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information at any time
• Delete: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of certain communications and data uses
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Privacy Settings: You can control who sees your profile information

Children's Privacy

VarsityLinks serves student athletes who may be under 18 years of age. We require parental consent for users under 13 years old. Parents and guardians have the right to review, update, or delete their child's information and can contact us to exercise these rights. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of VarsityLinks after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.