PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Uprise Events (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information gathered through Backyardslam.com (the “Website”) and during the registration or participation in the “3v3 Backyard Slam” Tournament. By accessing the Website or participating in the Tournament, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

• Registration Data: When you register for the Tournament, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

• Payment Data: If you pay the registration fee through our Website, we collect your credit card information and billing details. Payments are processed through Squarespace.

• Other Voluntary Information: Any information you provide through our contact form or other communications.

2. Website Usage Data

• IP Addresses and Device Information: We may collect information about your device, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral URLs.

• Cookies & Analytics: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track usage, and improve our services. We also use Google Analytics to gather aggregate data about Website traffic and usage patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

1. Processing Registrations and Payments: We use your information to register you for the Tournament, process your payment, and send you a confirmation of your registration.

2. Communications: We may send you emails regarding the Tournament, including updates, reminders, or promotional materials about future events. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

3. Website Improvements: Usage data helps us diagnose technical issues, analyze trends, and improve overall Website performance.

4. Compliance and Protection: We may use your data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights and the safety of others.

4. How We Share Your Information

1. Third-Party Service Providers:

• Squarespace: We use Squarespace to host our Website and process payments. Squarespace’s handling of your data is governed by their own privacy policy.

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage information. Google’s use of this data is governed by their own privacy policies.

2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or government agencies if required to do so by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with a legal obligation.

3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We will retain personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your information for future tournaments, unless you request deletion. Please note that even if you request deletion, we may be required to retain certain information to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes.

6. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request Correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request Deletion of your personal information.

• Object to certain forms of data processing.

• Withdraw Consent where consent is required for data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact form on our Website. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect Website usage data and improve your user experience. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies; however, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Website.

8. Security Measures

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us, and we will promptly remove it.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored in servers located in the U.S. By using our Website or registering for the Tournament, you consent to such transfer and storage of your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us through the contact form on our Website at Backyardslam.com.