Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 23, 2025
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Young Buckets Academy, a youth basketball program focused on player development, training, and tournament participation. We provide an online platform for players and families to manage accounts, book sessions, and register for events.
2. What Information We Collect
When users register, book sessions, or interact with our platform, we may collect:
From Parents/Guardians:
– Name and contact information (email, phone)
– Player assignment and schedule data
– Billing and payment information
From or About Players (Minors):
– First and last name
– Age or date of birth
– Position and other team or skill info
– Attendance and registration history
We also collect limited usage data to improve site functionality.
3. Parental Consent & Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Young Buckets Academy is committed to protecting the privacy of children under 13 years of age.
- Our platform is intended to be used by parents or guardians on behalf of players under 13.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without verified parental consent.
Parents can review, update, or request deletion of their child’s data at any time by contacting us at info@youngbucketsacademy.com.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Facilitate scheduling and attendance for sessions and tournaments
- Communicate with families about upcoming events
- Track player participation and progress
- Process secure payments via third-party payment providers
- Improve our services and user experience
We do not sell or rent personal data to advertisers or outside marketers.
5. Who Has Access to Your Information
Only authorized Young Buckets Academy staff, coaches, and administrative team members can access user and player data — and solely for the purpose of operating our programs.
Data is stored securely and access is limited based on user role.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance functionality, keep users logged in, and analyze site performance. Cookies can be disabled in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We use SSL encryption, secure hosting, and modern security practices to protect all personal information submitted through our website.
Access to sensitive data is restricted and logged internally.
8. Your Rights and Choices
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:
- View or edit your account and player information
- Request deletion of your account or your child’s account
- Withdraw consent for continued data storage
To submit a request, email us at info@youngbucketsacademy.com.
9. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Stripe for payments). These providers have their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing before submitting sensitive payment data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:
Young Buckets Academy
info@youngbucketsacademy.com