1. Introduction
The Rocket City Lacrosse Directory ("we," "us," or "the Site") is an independent community directory for lacrosse teams, clubs, and organizations in the Huntsville and Madison, Alabama area. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you when you visit or interact with the Site, how we use that information, and the choices you have about it.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you don't agree, please do not use the Site or submit information through our forms.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you submit a program through our submission form, we collect the information you choose to give us, including:
- Your name, role, email address, and phone number
- Program or team name, type, age level, and location
- Website URL, description, and any additional notes you include
When you contact us at info@hsvlax.com, we collect the contents of your message and your email address so we can respond.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our Site and the third-party services we use may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is used to keep the Site secure and to understand general usage patterns in aggregate.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Review, verify, and publish program listings in the directory
- Respond to questions, feedback, and support requests
- Maintain the security and integrity of the Site
- Improve the content, organization, and usefulness of the directory
- Send occasional email updates about the directory only to addresses that have explicitly opted in
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with advertisers.
4. Third-Party Services
The Site relies on a small number of third-party services to function. Each has its own privacy policy:
- AWeber — used to process and store program submissions and manage email communication with opted-in contacts. See the AWeber Privacy Policy.
- Email providers (such as your default mail client or a webmail provider like Gmail or Outlook) are used when you click the "Send Submission" button. Information is transmitted according to their privacy policies.
- External websites — the directory links to third-party sites (team websites, MaxPreps, LaxNumbers, NCAA.com, USA Lacrosse, city parks pages, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review each site's privacy policy directly.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This Site itself uses only minimal, functional storage required to make the pages work. If analytics or advertising services are added in the future, this section will be updated to explain what is collected and how to opt out, and — where required by law — a cookie consent banner will be shown.
6. Children's Privacy
Program submissions describing youth teams should be made by a parent, guardian, coach, or program administrator — not by a child. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please email info@hsvlax.com and we will delete it promptly.
7. Data Retention
We keep program submissions only as long as needed to maintain the directory. If your program is removed or you ask us to delete your information, we will remove it from our active records within a reasonable time, subject to technical backups and any legal obligations to retain records.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information
- Opt out of any marketing emails (every email we send includes an unsubscribe link)
To exercise any of these rights, email info@hsvlax.com with a clear description of your request. We will respond within a reasonable time frame.
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your interaction with the Site is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be highlighted on the homepage or communicated by email to opted-in subscribers.
11. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy:
- Email: info@hsvlax.com
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama, USA