1. Our approach to privacy

ProtectAthletes is built primarily as an information and research resource. We believe websites should collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate, improve and protect their services.

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

2. Information collected automatically

Like most websites, certain technical information may be recorded automatically when you visit ProtectAthletes. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring website or source
• Approximate geographic region
• Date and time of access
• Technical error and security information

This information may be used to operate the website, understand traffic patterns, diagnose technical issues, prevent abuse and improve the user experience.

3. Information you choose to provide

ProtectAthletes may receive information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us, submitting a correction, sending feedback or otherwise communicating with the site.

Depending on the communication, this information may include your name, email address, organization and the contents of your message.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is genuinely necessary for your communication.

4. Cookies and local technologies

ProtectAthletes may use cookies, local storage or similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, preferences and performance.

Third-party services used by the website may also place or access cookies according to their own privacy policies.

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

5. Analytics

ProtectAthletes may use website analytics services to understand how visitors find and use the site. Analytics information can include pages viewed, general location, device information, referral sources and interactions with website features.

Analytics are used to understand aggregate usage, improve site performance and determine which resources are most useful to visitors.

6. Maps, links and third-party services

ProtectAthletes may use mapping technology, embedded content, analytics providers, hosting infrastructure and other third-party services to operate website features.

These providers may receive technical information when their services are loaded or used. Their handling of information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

ProtectAthletes also links to news organizations, government agencies, sports organizations, research institutions and other external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

7. Public-source information

ProtectAthletes organizes information concerning sports safety developments from publicly available sources.

Information appearing within our safety intelligence tools may include names of organizations, companies, institutions, locations or individuals when those details are relevant to publicly reported events.

The appearance of information within ProtectAthletes does not necessarily indicate wrongdoing, negligence or responsibility by any person or organization mentioned.

8. Information sharing

We may disclose information to vendors and service providers that assist with hosting, security, analytics, website operation and related technical services.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, enforce our rights, investigate abuse, protect users or protect the security and integrity of ProtectAthletes.

If ownership or operation of ProtectAthletes is transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, sale or similar transaction, relevant information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

9. Data retention

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including operating the website, responding to communications, maintaining security records and satisfying applicable legal obligations.

10. Children’s privacy

ProtectAthletes covers issues involving youth athletics, but the website is intended as an informational resource for a general audience and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children under 13.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information directly to ProtectAthletes, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed.

11. Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, privacy laws may provide rights regarding personal information, including rights to request access, correction or deletion of certain information.

Requests may be submitted through our website. We may need to verify a request before taking action and may retain information when required or permitted by law.

12. Security

ProtectAthletes uses reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect website systems and information. No internet-based service, however, can guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as ProtectAthletes grows, website features change or legal requirements evolve.

When material changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy, privacy requests or concerns about information appearing on ProtectAthletes may be submitted through the contact information provided on the ProtectAthletes website.