Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to FlagFootballAdvice.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our website, courses, consulting services, and digital products.

By accessing or using FlagFootballAdvice.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

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

• Create an account or register for courses
• Purchase products or services
• Fill out forms, surveys, or audits
• Contact us for support or consulting
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

This information may include:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• League details such as league name, size, location, number of players, seasons per year
• Professional information and business details
• Any other information you choose to share with us

Information Collected Automatically

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

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information (computer, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring website or source
• Date and time of access

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and gather analytics data. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide access to courses, certifications, consulting services, and digital products
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, verify your identity, and process your orders
• Payment Processing: To process transactions, send receipts, and manage billing
• Communication: To send important service-related emails, account updates, and customer support responses
• Marketing: To send promotional emails, newsletters, and updates about new products and services (you can opt out at any time)
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our content, enhance user experience, and develop new offerings
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure the security of our platform
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our business, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, CRM systems, hosting providers, and analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
• Business Partners: When necessary to deliver services you've purchased or requested, such as integration with member portals or software tools.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FlagFootballAdvice.com, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Cookies & Online Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising & Retargeting: We may use platforms like Meta (Facebook) and Google Ads to show you relevant ads based on your interests and interactions with our site
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences for a better user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect some functionality on our site. You can also opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Our third-party payment processors also maintain their own security standards to protect payment information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

You may request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible. Please note that certain information may need to be retained for legal, accounting, or operational purposes.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access & Update: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us
• Marketing Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting support
• Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual limitations
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@flagfootballadvice.com.

Children's Privacy

FlagFootballAdvice.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our services are directed to adults, including league operators, coaches, referees, and parents. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@flagfootballadvice.com.

International Users

FlagFootballAdvice.com is operated from the United States, and our servers and service providers are located primarily in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

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