Privacy Policy

Ball in the 6 Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates the 6app.ca platform ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our sports organization management platform. We are committed to complying with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

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  Account registration details (name, email address, phone number, password)

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  Organization information (organization name, sport type, location, contact details)

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  Athlete profiles (name, date of birth, position, jersey number, team affiliations)

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  Parent or guardian information (name, email, relationship to athlete)

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  Payment and billing information (processed securely through Stripe)

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  Communications you send to us or through the Platform

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  Content you upload (photos, videos, highlights, game data)

Information Collected Automatically

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  Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)

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  Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform)

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  Log data (IP address, access times, referring URLs)

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  Performance and game statistics entered through the Platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

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  Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform

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  Process registrations, payments, and manage organization accounts

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  Build and maintain permanent athlete profiles and statistical records

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  Enable communication between organizations, parents, coaches, and athletes

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  Generate analytics, standings, and performance reports

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  Send notifications about games, schedules, and Platform updates

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  Improve the Platform through usage analysis and feedback

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  Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

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  Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers managed by DigitalOcean, located in Canadian and North American data centres. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

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  Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest

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  Secure password hashing using modern cryptographic algorithms

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  Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

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  Role-based access controls for organizational data

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  Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant third-party providers

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

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  With your organization, coaches, and team administrators as necessary to operate programs

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  With parents or guardians who have claimed an athlete profile

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  With service providers who assist in operating the Platform (hosting, payment processing, analytics)

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  When required by law, legal process, or government request

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  To protect the rights, property, or safety of Ball in the 6 Inc., our users, or the public

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  In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

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  Maintain your session and authentication state

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  Remember your preferences and settings

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  Analyze Platform usage and performance

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  Provide security features and detect abuse

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Platform.

6. Children's Privacy

We take the privacy of children seriously. In compliance with PIPEDA and the principles of COPPA:

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  Athletes under 13 require verifiable parental or guardian consent before their profile is created or claimed

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  Parents and guardians have full control over their child's profile data and can request access, correction, or deletion at any time

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  We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide the service for minor athletes

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  We do not use children's personal information for advertising or marketing purposes

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  Children's profiles have restricted visibility settings by default

Athletes between 13 and 17 may create accounts with parental consent. Parents retain oversight and control of their child's account until the athlete reaches the age of majority in their jurisdiction.

7. Data Retention

Athlete profiles and statistical records are designed to be permanent, building a lifelong athletic record. We retain different categories of data as follows:

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  Account and profile information: retained for the life of the account, or until deletion is requested

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  Statistical and game data: retained indefinitely as part of the athlete's permanent record, unless deletion is requested

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  Payment records: retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations

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  Communication logs: retained for up to 3 years after the last interaction

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  Usage and analytics data: retained in anonymized form indefinitely

Profile removal requests are processed within 30 days. Once removed, data is permanently deleted from our active systems within 90 days.

8. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable privacy legislation, you have the right to:

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  Access the personal information we hold about you

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  Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

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  Withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your information

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  Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

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  File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Platform or by sending you an email. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: