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PRIVACY POLICY

Elgin Comets Youth Wrestling - Privacy Policy Effective Date: 09/21/2026

 At Elgin Comets Youth Wrestling, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our athletes, families, volunteers, and supporters. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information shared with us-whether online, in person, or through social media. 

What We Collect:

- Parent or guardian names

- Email addresses or phone numbers

-Athlete names and ages

-Emergency contact info

-Photos or videos from practices, meets, and events 

This information may be collected through:

- Google Forms or registration links

- Direct messages or comments on social media and apps

- Event sign-ups and fundraising tools 

How We Use It: 

We use your information only for purposes related to team operations, including:

- Team communication

- Event and schedule updates

- Registration processing

- Safety and emergency contacts

- Promotion of team activities (with permission) 

We do not sell or trade personal information. Information may be shared with service providers only as needed for registration, payments, communications, or operations. 

Registration and other personal information about minor athletes should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.  

Photo/Video Policy: 

Photos and videos from team practices, tournaments, and events may be shared on our website, social media, or printed materials to promote the program. 

We will never post identifying details (like full names) of minor athletes without parent or guardian permission. 

If you would like a photo removed, contact us at: Email: ElginYouthWrestling@outlook.com 

Third-Party Tools: 

We may use secure third-party services such as:

- Google Forms (for registration)

-PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Bonfire (for donations, gear, and registration fees)

- Facebook, Band App (for communication) 

These platforms have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before submitting any personal information. 

Contact Us: 

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your information is used, please contact: 

Elgin Comets Youth Wrestling Email: ElginYouthWrestling@outlook.com 

Website: www.ElginCometsYouthWrestling.org 

Location: Marion, Ohio