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Introduction
Paradise Valley North Little League ("Organization," "we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit organization committed to positively impacting youth and communities using the power of youth baseball and/or softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. We respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, or interact with us — including through our text message communications program. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site and services.
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information gathered automatically when you use our services.
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you register, donate, volunteer, or contact us.
- Payment Information: Credit or debit card details, billing address, and transaction history when you make a donation or purchase. See Section 5 for details.
- Communications: Messages, feedback, or other content you send to us directly.
- SMS Opt-In: Your mobile phone number and consent when you subscribe to our text message program. See Section 4 for full details.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
- Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: Small data files that help us understand how our site is used. See Section 6 for details.
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process donations and send receipts and tax acknowledgment letters
- To respond to your questions and provide customer support
- To send program updates, newsletters, and other communications you have requested
- To send text messages for which you have provided consent (see Section 4)
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of our outreach
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
- To protect the security and integrity of our organization and donors
We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described above without first notifying you and, where required, obtaining your consent.
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Text Message Communications
We offer an optional text messaging (SMS/MMS) program to provide timely support communications to those who choose to enroll.
Program Purpose
Our text messaging program is used exclusively for customer support purposes — including responding to your inquiries, following up on support requests, and providing important account or donation-related information.
How to Enroll
You may opt in to receive text messages from us by:
- Completing a web form that includes an SMS opt-in checkbox and providing your mobile phone number
- Texting a designated keyword to our short code or long code number
- Providing your verbal or written consent during direct communications with our team
By opting in, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Paradise Valley North Little League at the mobile number you provided. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any donation, purchase, or service.
📱 SMS Program Disclosures
Program Name: Paradise Valley North Little League Support
Message Types: Support responses, follow-up messages, and important account or donation notifications.
Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us. You will only receive messages in response to your support inquiries or as needed to assist you.
To Stop Receiving Messages:
Text STOP to our number at any time to unsubscribe. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message. No further messages will be sent unless you re-enroll.
To Get Help:
Text HELP to our number for assistance, or contact us directly at your email or phone number.
Supported Carriers:
This program is supported by most major U.S. wireless carriers. Participating carriers may include, but are not limited to: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, Boost Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and MetroPCS. We are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages due to carrier service outages.
Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details about your plan's messaging rates. Paradise Valley North Little League is not responsible for any charges incurred from your carrier.
Data Used for Text Messaging
Your mobile phone number is collected and stored solely for the purpose of sending you the messages described above. We do not share your mobile number with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Standard message and data rates charged by your carrier may apply to messages you send and receive.
TCPA Compliance
Our text messaging program is operated in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and all applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. We obtain express written consent before sending any non-emergency text messages and honor all opt-out requests promptly.
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Payment Information
When you make a donation or purchase, we collect payment card information necessary to process your transaction. We do not store your full credit or debit card number on our servers. All payment processing is handled through PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processors.
We retain a record of the transaction — including amount, date, and the last four digits of your payment method — for accounting, tax reporting, and donor acknowledgment purposes. This information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel.
For recurring donations, your payment processor securely stores the payment credentials necessary to fulfill future transactions in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
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Analytics & Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for our website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior — such as pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources — so we can improve our content and services. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience on return visits.
Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, sending communications, or providing other services — subject to confidentiality agreements and only to the extent necessary to perform their functions.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or other governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the safety of individuals, or to prevent fraud.
- Organizational Transfers: In the event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of our organization's assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
- With Your Consent: In any other circumstance, only with your explicit prior consent.
We never sell donor lists or personal information to other organizations for marketing or fundraising purposes.
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Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption for data transmitted to and from our website
- Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
- PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
While we take your privacy seriously and work hard to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of our systems or the information you transmit to us. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights or freedoms, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
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Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from email newsletters at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email, or text STOP to opt out of text messages.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format where applicable.
- Restriction: Ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond to verifiable requests within the time frame required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us to learn more about how to exercise your CCPA rights.