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Privacy Policy
Golden Knights Youth Football OrganizationEffective Date: 12/02/2025
Introduction
The Golden Knights Youth Football Organization (“GK-YFO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our families, athletes, donors, volunteers, and community supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage information submitted through our website and affiliated platforms.
Information We Collect
Information collected is used solely to: Manage registrations and participation Communicate program updates and schedules Process donations and provide tax receipts Respond to inquiries and sponsorship requests Maintain nonprofit compliance and reporting Improve website functionality and user experience We do not use personal information for unrelated marketing purposes.
How We Use Information
We collect information only when it is voluntarily provided and limited to what is necessary to operate our programs. Information You May Provide Parent or guardian name Email address and phone number Player first name, age, and division (registration only) Mailing address (if required for donations or records) Donation details (processed through secure third-party providers) Volunteer or sponsorship inquiry information Children’s Information We collect limited information about minors only through parent or guardian submission for registration or participation purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children without parental consent.
Youth Privacy and Protection
Protecting children’s privacy is a core value of GK-YFO. We do not publish children’s full names, contact details, or personal identifiers on the website Public-facing rosters use first name only or approved identifiers Photos or videos of athletes are shared only with parent/guardian consent Families may opt out of public images at any time Player data is never sold, rented, or shared
Donations and Payment Processing
Online donations are processed securely through trusted third-party platforms such as: Wix Payments PayPal Stripe GK-YFO does not store credit card or bank account information on its servers. Payment processors manage transactions under their own privacy and security standards.
Third-Party Services
Our website may integrate third-party services to support operations, including: Website hosting (Wix) Email communications Payment processing Analytics tools These services only receive information necessary to perform their function and are required to maintain appropriate privacy safeguards.
Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies or analytics tools to: Understand website traffic patterns Improve site performance Enhance user experience Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information, including: Restricted access to sensitive data Secure platforms for data collection and payment processing Limited access for authorized volunteers and board members only Despite safeguards, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
Information Sharing
GK-YFO does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Information may be disclosed only: When required by law To protect the safety of participants To comply with nonprofit or regulatory obligations
Your Rights and Choices
Parents, guardians, donors, and users may: Request access to their personal information Request corrections or updates Request removal from email communications Withdraw media consent Requests may be submitted at any time using the contact information below.
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact: Golden Knights Youth Football Organization info@GoldenKnightsAthletics.org