**Last Revised:** [October 2, 2024]

**1. Introduction**

Slate Pickleball Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our app, website, and services.

**2. Information We Collect**

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services: 

– **Personal Information:** When you create an account on our app, we collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information. 

– **Demographic Data:** Information such as age, gender, and location may be collected for participation in events and tournaments. 

We do not collect personal data on our website, with the exception of your email if you so choose to submit it on the pop-up window. 

**3. How We Use Your Information**

We use the information collected for various purposes, including: 

– To create and manage your account

– To provide, operate, and maintain our services

– Regarding email: To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and promotional materials. 

– Regarding SMS: To answer inquiries regarding the business and Slate’s operations. We do NOT use SMS to send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials.

– To process payments for memberships, events, and merchandise

– To facilitate scheduling, events, and tournament management

– To analyze usage patterns and improve app functionality

– To comply with legal obligations 

**4. Sharing Your Information**

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following situation:

– **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and property of the Club, our members, or others.

**5. Data Security**

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes employee training, and built-in security measures with CourtReserve. However, please be aware that no internet or electronic transmission is entirely secure.

**6. Data Retention**

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

**7. Your Rights**

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

– Accessing the data we hold about you

– Requesting correction of inaccurate data

– Requesting deletion of your data

– Opting out of promotional communications

You can manage your privacy preferences in the official Slate Pickleball Club app or by contacting us directly.

**8. Children’s Privacy **

Our app is not intended for usage by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from these individuals unless by parent or legal guardian consent. 

**9. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date, or by notifying you by way of email.

**10. Contact Us**

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

**Slate Pickleball Club** 

[569 S Waukegan Rd, Northbrook, Illinois, 60062] 

[info@slatepickleballclub.com] 

[847-230-7569]