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Privacy Policy

Big Sky Battle
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Kalispell, Montana

Effective Date: 19 June 2025
Last Updated: 19 June 2025

1. Introduction

Big Sky Battle (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a 3 on 3 basketball tournament in Kalispell, Montana, and maintains this website to provide information about our tournament and facilitate registration. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our tournament.

By accessing our website or participating in Big Sky Battle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for our tournament or contact us, we may collect:

Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Date of birth and age verification
Emergency contact information
Team member details and basketball experience level
Payment information for registration fees
Medical information relevant to participation (allergies, conditions, medications)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address and browser information
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Tournament Documentation

During the tournament, we may collect:

Photos and videos of participants during games and events
Tournament statistics and performance data
Feedback and survey responses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Tournament Operations

Processing tournament registrations and payments
Organizing teams and scheduling games
Communicating tournament updates, schedules, and results
Ensuring participant safety and managing emergency situations
Maintaining tournament records and statistics

3.2 Website and Communication

Improving our website functionality and user experience
Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
Sending promotional materials about future tournaments (with consent)
Analyzing website usage to enhance our services

3.3 Legal and Safety Purposes

Complying with legal obligations and regulations
Protecting the safety and rights of participants and staff
Preventing fraud and ensuring tournament integrity

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

Payment processing
Website hosting and maintenance
Email communication services
Tournament management software

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

Comply with legal processes or government requests
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Protect the rights, property, or safety of participants
Investigate potential violations of our terms and conditions

4.3 Emergency Situations

We may share emergency contact and medical information with medical personnel, law enforcement, or emergency responders when necessary for participant safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure data transmission using encryption
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Regular security assessments and updates
Secure storage of physical and electronic records

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Photo and Video Usage

By participating in Big Sky Battle, you acknowledge that:

Photos and videos may be taken during the tournament
These materials may be used for promotional purposes, including on our website, social media, and marketing materials
You consent to such use unless you specifically opt out in writing
You may request removal of specific photos or videos by contacting us

If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify tournament staff upon registration.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

Tournament records: 3 years after the tournament date
Financial records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
Website usage data: 2 years from collection
Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or opt out

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Updates

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Update your contact preferences and registration details

8.2 Marketing Communications

Opt out of promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link
Request removal from our mailing list by contacting us directly

8.3 Data Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
Withdraw consent for photo and video usage (future use only)

9. Children’s Privacy

Participants under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent to participate in Big Sky Battle. We require:

Parental signature on registration and waiver forms
Emergency contact information for a parent or guardian
Parental consent for photo and video usage

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Sending email notifications to registered participants
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

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

Big Sky Battle
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Mailing Address: [Insert Address]
Kalispell, MT [Insert ZIP Code]

For urgent matters during the tournament, contact tournament staff on-site or use the emergency contact information provided in your registration materials.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by Big Sky Battle in connection with our 3 on 3 basketball tournament and related services.