Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 7, 2026

PA Sharks Basketball (“PA Sharks,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of users, members, parents, and athletes who access and use the PA Sharks website, registration platform, member community, and related features (collectively, the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how PA Sharks Basketball collects, uses, protects, and discloses information when you use our Service. It also explains your privacy rights and how applicable laws protect you.

By accessing or using the PA Sharks website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

For purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created by you to access the Service or player registration portal.
  • Company refers to PA Sharks Basketball.
  • Personal Data means information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to the PA Sharks website, player registration platform, and related functionality.
  • Service Provider means a third-party company or individual that processes information on behalf of PA Sharks.
  • Usage Data means information collected automatically through your use of the Service.
  • You means the individual, parent, guardian, or athlete accessing or using the PA Sharks platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When using PA Sharks, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name (Parent/Guardian and Athlete).
  • Username and account credentials.
  • Email address and phone number.
  • Player age, grade, emergency contact, and medical/health notes relevant to sports participation.
  • Messages, support requests, and communication history.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect information including:

  • IP address, browser type, and version.
  • Device information and operating system.
  • Pages visited, login activity, and date/time of access.
  • Diagnostic and security logs.

Registration and Payment Information

Player registrations and team fees are processed through authorized third-party payment providers (such as Square for WooCommerce). PA Sharks does not store complete payment card numbers or banking information on our local servers. Payment providers collect necessary billing information, payment method details, and transaction histories securely.

How We Use Your Information

PA Sharks may use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service and team registration system.
  • Manage user accounts and team rosters.
  • Process payments and registration fees securely via third-party providers.
  • Communicate important schedule updates, announcements, and team news.
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries.
  • Protect platform security, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms.

Information Sharing

PA Sharks Basketball does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We share information only when necessary with trusted service providers supporting website hosting, payment processing, security monitoring, email delivery, and analytics.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to legal requests, or to protect the safety and rights of our players, families, and staff.

Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect user information. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for business, operational, legal, and security purposes.

Pennsylvania Compliance (BPINA)

PA Sharks Basketball follows applicable requirements under the Pennsylvania Breach of Personal Information Notification Act (BPINA). If a qualifying breach involving personal information occurs, notifications will be provided as required by applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for parents, guardians, and youth athletes. Accounts and registrations for minor athletes must be created and managed by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

PA Sharks Basketball may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates become effective immediately when posted to the website with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

For privacy questions or requests regarding your information:

PA Sharks Basketball
Pennsylvania, United States
Website: https://sharkspa.org/contact/