Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 20, 2026
1. Introduction
VolleyBrackets ("we," "our," or "us") operates the volleybrackets.com website and platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
- Profile information: Optional details you add to your player profile.
- Tournament data: Information related to tournaments you create, manage, or participate in.
- Google account data: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from your Google profile. We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or other Google services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our tournament management platform.
- Create and manage your account.
- Facilitate tournament registration, scheduling, and scoring.
- Send you important updates about tournaments you are involved in.
- Respond to your requests and support inquiries.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Public tournament data: Tournament names, team rosters, schedules, and results are visible to other users as part of the platform's core functionality.
- Service providers: We use third-party services (such as hosting and authentication providers) that process data on our behalf.
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your account and personal data.
- Withdraw consent for optional data processing.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at volleybrackets@gmail.com.