Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

Welcome to Valley Futbol Club ("Valley FC," "we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our players, parents, guardians, coaches, volunteers, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit our website, register for our programs, communicate with us, or participate in Valley Futbol Club activities.

By using our website or registering with Valley Futbol Club, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect | Personal Information:

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Parent or guardian name
• Player name
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Emergency contact information
• Medical or allergy information necessary for participation
• Jersey or apparel sizing
• Registration information
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Photos or videos you submit to the club

Automatically Collected Information: 

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website
• General website usage information

This information helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies:

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance your browsing experience
• Improve our services

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Register players
• Manage team rosters
• Schedule practices and games
• Process registrations and payments
• Communicate with families
• Send club announcements and updates
• Respond to questions or requests
• Coordinate tournaments and events
• Maintain player records
• Improve our website and programs
• Comply with legal, insurance, and governing body requirements
• Promote player safety

4. Club Communications:

By registering with Valley Futbol Club, you consent to receive communications regarding club operations through methods such as:

• Email
• Phone calls
• Text messages (SMS)
• WhatsApp
• Team management applications
• Registration reminders
• Payment reminders
• Schedule updates
• Weather cancellations
• Tournament information
• Emergency notifications

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time. However, operational communications necessary for participation may still be sent.

5. Photos and Videos:

Valley Futbol Club regularly photographs and records practices, games, tournaments, and club events.

Photos and videos may be used for:

• Our website
• Social media platforms
• Marketing materials
• Club newsletters
• Recruiting efforts
• Educational purposes
• Highlight videos

Games and training sessions may also be recorded using systems such as Veo or similar technologies for coaching, player development, and match analysis.

Parents or legal guardians who do not wish for their child to appear in promotional media should notify the Club in writing. While we will make reasonable efforts to honor these requests, we cannot guarantee exclusion from all group photographs or recordings at public events.

6. Children's Privacy 

Valley Futbol Club serves youth athletes.

Personal information relating to minors is collected only through a parent or legal guardian during registration or with appropriate parental consent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental involvement.

7. Payment Information

Online payments are processed through trusted third-party payment providers.

Valley Futbol Club does not store complete credit card or debit card information on its servers.

Payment providers maintain their own security standards and privacy policies.

8. Third-Party Services

We may work with trusted third-party providers to assist with:

• Online registration
• Payment processing
• Team management
• Scheduling
• Website hosting
• Email communications
• Video analysis
• Website analytics
• Cloud storage

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate security measures.

9. Information Sharing

Valley Futbol Club does not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

• League organizations
• Tournament organizers
• Insurance providers
• Governing soccer organizations
• Payment processors
• Technology providers
• Service vendors
• Government agencies when required by law

We share only the information necessary for the intended purpose.

10. Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Operate the Club
• Meet legal obligations
• Maintain player records
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce club policies

Information is securely deleted or destroyed when it is no longer required.

12. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Request information regarding how your information is used
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Request deletion of personal information (subject to applicable legal exceptions)
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Learn how your information is collected and used
• Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a privacy request, please contact us.

14. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

Valley Futbol Club is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.

Valley Futbol Club

📧 Email: admin@valleyfutbolclub.com

🌐 Website: www.valleyfutbolclub.com

Your Consent

By using this website, registering a player, participating in Valley Futbol Club programs, or otherwise providing personal information to the Club, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.