PRIVACY POLICY, TERMS OF USE & COOKIE POLICY

Texas Bluejays F.C. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Cookie Policy explains how Texas Bluejays F.C. may collect, use, store and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, submit a form or interact with our online services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

1. WHO WE ARE

Texas Bluejays F.C. is a youth soccer organization serving players and families in Houston, Texas and surrounding communities.

Our website provides information about our soccer programs, training opportunities, teams and other services offered by Texas Bluejays F.C.

For questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Texas Bluejays F.C.
Email: info@texasbluejays.org
Phone: +1 832 497 6605
Location: Katy, Texas, USA

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through our website.
  • Request additional information.
  • Submit an interest or registration form.
  • Communicate with us by email, phone or WhatsApp.
  • Subscribe to communications, if available.
  • Interact with our website or social media platforms.

Depending on the form or service, this information may include:

Parent or Guardian Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Preferred method of contact

Player Information

  • Player’s first and last name
  • Age or date of birth, when reasonably necessary
  • Program or team of interest
  • Soccer experience or other information voluntarily provided by the parent or legal guardian

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of your visit
  • General website usage information

3. INFORMATION ABOUT CHILDREN

Texas Bluejays F.C. provides soccer programs for young players. However, our website is intended primarily for parents, legal guardians and adults seeking information about our programs.

We ask that parents or legal guardians submit inquiries, registration requests and other personal information on behalf of players under the age of 18.

By submitting information about a minor through our website, you represent that you are the child’s parent, legal guardian or otherwise authorized to provide that information.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activities.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected directly from a child in a manner that requires additional consent or protection, we may take appropriate steps to delete the information or obtain the necessary authorization.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us to request access to, correction of or deletion of personal information relating to their child, subject to applicable law and verification of the request. Federal COPPA requirements may apply when a covered website or service collects personal information directly from children under 13.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Texas Bluejays F.C. may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your questions and requests.
  • Provide information about our programs and services.
  • Help determine which program may be appropriate for a player.
  • Process or follow up on registration inquiries.
  • Communicate with parents or legal guardians.
  • Provide updates regarding training, programs, events or other club-related information.
  • Improve our website and user experience.
  • Maintain the security and functionality of our website.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We aim to collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

Texas Bluejays F.C. does not sell personal information as part of its ordinary business operations.

We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our website or provide our services.

These providers may include:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Form and email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer communication platforms
  • Technology and security providers

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety or security of Texas Bluejays F.C., our players, families or others.

We do not knowingly sell personal information relating to children.

6. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help websites function properly and understand how visitors use a website.

We may use cookies for purposes such as:

Essential Cookies

These cookies help the website function properly.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies may help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited and how users navigate the site.

Functional Cookies

These cookies may remember certain preferences to improve your browsing experience.

Depending on the technologies used on the website, third-party providers may also place or access cookies.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. ANALYTICS AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our website may use third-party services to help us understand website traffic, improve performance and communicate with visitors.

Depending on the services enabled, these may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Meta technologies
  • Embedded social media platforms
  • WhatsApp
  • Form providers
  • Email service providers

These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Texas Bluejays F.C. does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with.

8. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EXTERNAL LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and social media platforms, including platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok or WhatsApp.

When you leave our website or interact with a third-party platform, that platform’s privacy policy and terms may apply.

Texas Bluejays F.C. is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites or services.

9. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no website, online service or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You provide information through the website at your own risk.

If we become aware of a security issue that requires notification under applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to your request.
  • Provide our services.
  • Maintain appropriate business records.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

11. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to request:

  • Access to personal information we maintain about you.
  • Correction of inaccurate information.
  • Deletion of certain personal information.
  • Information about how your personal data is used.
  • Information about categories of third parties with whom data may be shared.

Texas residents may have privacy rights under applicable Texas law, including rights described by the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act where applicable.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact us at: info@texasbluejays.org

Please include: Privacy Request in the subject line.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

12. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

If you provide your contact information, we may contact you regarding:

  • Your inquiry.
  • Texas Bluejays F.C. programs.
  • Training opportunities.
  • Registration information.
  • Events or club-related updates.

Where required, you may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

Please note that we may still contact you regarding important information related to an inquiry, registration or existing relationship.

13. TERMS OF USE

By accessing or using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and responsibly.

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
  • Interfere with the website’s operation or security.
  • Submit false, misleading or fraudulent information.
  • Copy, reproduce or distribute website content without authorization, except as permitted by applicable law.
  • Use the website in a way that may harm Texas Bluejays F.C., its players, families or other users.

Texas Bluejays F.C. may update, modify, suspend or discontinue any portion of the website at any time.

14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, the content available on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, design elements and other materials—is owned by or used with permission by Texas Bluejays F.C. and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or commercially use website content without prior written permission.

The Texas Bluejays F.C. name, logo and related branding may not be used without authorization.

15. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes.

While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, training schedules, program availability, locations, events and other information may change.

Texas Bluejays F.C. does not guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, accurate or up to date.

Please contact us to confirm important details before making decisions based on information provided through the website.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Texas Bluejays F.C. shall not be liable for damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on information provided through the website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability where such exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.

17. NO GUARANTEE OF ATHLETIC RESULTS

Participation in a Texas Bluejays F.C. program does not guarantee:

  • Selection for a particular team.
  • Playing time.
  • Athletic performance.
  • College recruitment opportunities.
  • Scholarships.
  • Advancement to a particular level of competition.

Player development and athletic outcomes may vary based on many factors, including participation, effort, training and individual circumstances.

18. PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL TERMS

Certain programs, registrations, events or services may require additional forms, waivers, releases, payment terms or participation agreements.

Those documents may contain additional terms that apply to participation in Texas Bluejays F.C. activities.

In the event of a conflict between these website Terms and a separately signed participation agreement, the applicable signed agreement may govern the specific activity to the extent permitted by law.

19. ACCESSIBILITY

Texas Bluejays F.C. is committed to making reasonable efforts to provide an accessible website experience.

If you experience difficulty accessing content or using any feature of this website, please contact us at: info@texasbluejays.org

Please provide information about the page or feature you are having difficulty accessing so that we can work to assist you.

20. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Texas Bluejays F.C. may update this Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Terms of Use from time to time.

When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

Your continued use of the website after changes become effective may constitute acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

21. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy or Terms of Use, please contact:

TEXAS BLUEJAYS F.C.

Email: info@texasbluejays.org
Phone: +1832 497 6605
Location: Katy, Texas, USA