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Privacy Policy

Welcome to NonprofitPickleball.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are dedicated to promoting community health, accessibility, and the sport of pickleball. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us through our website (nonprofitpickleball.org) and related services.

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This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your choices regarding your personal data.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you interact with our website, join as a member, sign up for tournaments or clinics, donate, or contact us.

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A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

  • Membership & Registration Details: Pickleball skill rating/division, club affiliation, emergency contact details, and waiver acknowledgments.

  • Donation & Payment Information: Payment card details, billing address, and transaction history. (Note: Payment details are processed directly by secure third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).

  • Volunteer & Program Applications: Background details, availability, and specific skills provided for volunteer roles or youth programs.

  • Communications: Inquiries, feedback, survey responses, or messages sent via our contact forms.

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B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log and Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device identifiers.

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other interaction data.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small data files stored on your browser to help the website function efficiently, remember preferences, and analyze traffic patterns.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

                                                                                                                                                                         

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we collect and process information solely to advance our mission and support our community. We use your data to:

  • Process tournament registrations, clinics, memberships, and court reservations.

  • Issue tax-deductible donation receipts and acknowledge contributions.

  • Send newsletters, event updates, community announcements, and volunteer opportunities (you may opt out at any time).

  • Maintain safety standards, verify player divisions, and manage liability waivers.

  • Improve our website functionality, analyze trends, and secure our systems against fraud or abuse.

  • Comply with legal, accounting, and non-profit reporting obligations.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:

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Recipient:

     Purpose

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Service Providers:

     Trusted third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email distribution, event registration, and analytics under strict confidentiality agreements.

 

Event & Tournament Organizers:

     Basic player details (e.g., name, skill division, bracket schedule) needed to administer public brackets, leaderboards, or clinics.

 

Legal & Safety Obligations:

     Law enforcement, regulatory authorities, or legal counsel when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our players, volunteers, and the public.

 

4. Cookies & Web Analytics:

     You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit some interactive features of our site (such as staying logged into a member dashboard). We may use tools like Google Analytics to understand aggregate site usage without directly identifying you.

 

5. Data Security:

     We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

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6. Children’s Privacy:

     Nonprofit Pickleball.org is committed to protecting youth in sports. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal details without consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove the data.

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7. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access and Correction: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct inaccurate details.

  • Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional or informational emails at any time via the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email.

  • Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to legal or record-retention requirements (such as donor tax records).

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out using the contact details below.

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8. Third-Party Links:

     Our website may contain links to local pickleball clubs, court directories, sponsors, or equipment vendors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

     We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our organization or legal requirements. When updates occur, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the very bottom right. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

                                       Suite 110-506

                                       Surprise, AZ 85374

  • Phone: (480) 849‑0989

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: August 19, 2026

 
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