🛡️ Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 19, 2025
Last Updated: May 19, 2025

Hockey Is Life (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, fill out forms, make donations, or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information – name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Demographic Information – age group, hockey program interests
Payment Information – when you make a donation or purchase merchandise (handled securely by our third-party processor)
Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and provide support
Process registrations and donations
Improve our programs, services, and website experience
Send periodic updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals (with your consent)
Ensure legal and safety compliance

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with:

Service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)
Legal authorities if required by law
Sponsors or partners only with your consent

4. Data Storage & Protection

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

Third-party tools like Google Analytics may collect anonymous usage data for performance monitoring.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you
Correct or update your personal information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for communications

To exercise these rights, email us at info@hockeyislife.org.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe we’ve collected such data, please contact us to request removal.