Privacy Policy

1. Privacy Statement

Central Valley Pro Soccer LLC, doing business as The Lightning League ("we," "us," or "our"), values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website lightningleague.com, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identifiers

• Name, age, date of birth, gender
• Username and account credentials
• Email address, phone number, mailing address

Commercial Information

• Purchasing history and preferences
• Registration and ticket purchase records
• Payment and billing information

Internet and Device Information

• IP address, browser type, operating system
• Device identifiers and cookies
• Browsing history and interaction data on our website

Youth Participant Information

• Performance metrics and training data
• Physical characteristics relevant to sports participation
• Medical information and emergency contacts (with parental consent)
• Team roster and registration information

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Direct interactions: When you register, purchase tickets, sign up for programs, or contact us
• Automated technologies: Cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies
• Third-party sources: Service providers, social media platforms, and business partners

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our website is used.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and customize our services
• Process registrations, payments, and ticket purchases
• Send promotional communications and updates (with your consent)
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze and improve our services
• Support youth player development, training, and team management

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Hosting, analytics, payment processors, and email services
• Business partners: For joint promotions or events
• Affiliated clubs: Member clubs within The Lightning League network
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Communications

You may receive promotional emails, text messages, or notifications from us. You can opt out of these communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in emails, replying STOP to text messages, or contacting us directly.

7. Cookies and Tracking

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at optout.networkadvertising.org.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of targeted advertising and profiling
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information.

Other U.S. States

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Tennessee, Texas, Montana, Iowa, and Indiana have similar rights under their respective state privacy laws. We require opt-in consent for processing sensitive data.

UK/EEA Residents

Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and the right to object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. For youth sports programs, we collect information with parental or guardian authorization. If you believe we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Central Valley Pro Soccer LLC
d/b/a The Lightning League
Email: info@lightningleague.com