Information We Collect
The Islands Pickleball Association (IPA) collects personal information that you provide when you interact with us, such as when you register as a member or use our scheduling tools. This includes, but is not limited to:
Technical Data: When you visit our website, we may collect your IP address and browsing activity to ensure site security and performance.
Personal Details: Your name, mailing address, email, phone number, and payment information.
Pickleball Activity: Skill level ratings, registration for special events, and participation in training or recreational sessions.
Media Data: Photos and videos taken at IPA-sanctioned events, tournaments, clinics, camps, or IPA play sessions.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to manage our association and enhance your experience on the courts.
Programs: Manage memberships and organize play across our court locations.
Scheduling: Coordinate sessions via the Playtime Scheduler.
Promotion & Social Media: We may use Media Data (photos/videos of play) on our website, newsletters, or social media to highlight IPA activities, celebrate tournament winners, or promote fundraising efforts.
Communication: Send updates regarding events, facility openings, or IPA news.
Media Rights & Opt-Out
By participating in IPA events, you acknowledge that your likeness may be captured in photos or videos.
User Uploads: If you share photos with us for the gallery, you grant IPA the right to use them for club-related promotion.
Opt-Out: If you do not wish to have your image used in our promotional materials, please notify the event coordinator on-site or contact us at the email address below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, the Islands Pickleball Association uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience.
- What are Cookies: Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and recognize you when you return.
- How We Use Them: We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site, track membership login sessions, and ensure our scheduling links (like Playtime Scheduler) function correctly.
- Analytics: We may use third-party tools, such as Google Analytics, which use cookies to collect anonymous data about site traffic and user behavior. This helps us see which court location pages or event updates are most popular.
- Your Choices: You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
How We Share Your Information
The Islands Pickleball Association does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website and programs. This includes Playtime Scheduler for match coordination, email platforms for our newsletters, and web hosting providers. These partners are only permitted to use your data to perform these specific tasks for us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or to protect the safety and rights of our members and the community.
Data Security
The security of your personal information is a priority for the Islands Pickleball Association. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the data we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we find we’ve accidentally collected information from someone under this age, we will delete it.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information under the CCPA and CPRA. This includes the right to know what information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of data sharing.
Data Retention
We only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.