PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 14, 2026
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Roots and Soccer ("we," "us," "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website rootsandsoccer.com and use our services to connect youth soccer players with coaches, clubs, and academies.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Fill out our connection form

Create an account

Subscribe to our newsletter

Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

Personal Information: First and last name, email address, phone number, city, state

User Type Information: Whether you are a parent, coach, club, academy, scout, agent, or sponsor

Child Information: Your child's age, skill level, and soccer interests (for parents)

Organization Information: Club or academy name, location, program details (for coaches/clubs)

Communication Preferences: Marketing and promotional message preferences

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

IP address

Browser type and version

Operating system

Pages visited and time spent on pages

Referring website addresses

Cookie data and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

Social media platforms (if you connect your account)

Partner clubs and academies

Public databases

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Connect Players with Programs: Match youth soccer players with appropriate coaches, clubs, and academies

Facilitate Communication: Enable communication between parents, coaches, and clubs

Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns and improve our platform

Send Communications: Provide updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)

Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide assistance

Safety and Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems

Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

Consent: You have given us permission to process your information

Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to provide our services

Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate business interest that doesn't override your privacy rights

Legal Obligation: We must process your information to comply with the law

How We Share Your Information

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

With Your Consent

With Coaches and Clubs: When you request to be connected with specific programs, we share relevant contact information

Between Users: Parents and coaches/clubs can communicate through our platform

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Website hosting and maintenance

Email delivery services

Analytics providers

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

Payment processors (if applicable)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Court orders or legal processes

Government or regulatory requests

Protection of our rights, property, or safety

Investigation of fraud or security issues

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Typical retention periods:

Active users: Duration of account plus 2 years

Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe

Legal obligations: As required by applicable law

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

All Users

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Additional Rights (EEA/UK Residents)

Right to restrict processing

Right to object to processing

Right to withdraw consent

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:

Right to know what personal information is collected

Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed

Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed to connect youth soccer players with programs, but our website is intended for use by parents, guardians, coaches, and clubs—not directly by children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will delete such information.

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:

Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)

Secure data storage

Access controls and authentication

Regular security assessments

Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms, partner clubs, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page

Updating the "Last Updated" date

Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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

Roots and Soccer
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://rootsandsoccer.com

For privacy-related inquiries, we will respond within 30 days.

Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

Nevada Residents

Nevada residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of certain covered information. We do not sell your covered information as defined under Nevada law. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

European Economic Area (EEA) and UK

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You may contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

Canada

We comply with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Canadian residents may contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].

Your Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Thank you for trusting Roots and Soccer with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and connecting families with the beautiful game of soccer.