Introduction At The Strike Zone, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information we gather from users on our website, http://thestrikezone.org, as well as other sites owned and operated by us. We acknowledge and comply with California Civil Code Section 1798.83, the California Consumer Privacy Act, which grants California residents certain rights regarding the disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Similarly, we also recognize the rights provided by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, ensuring that European Union residents receive similar privacy protections. Rest assured that our privacy policy applies to all users, regardless of their location, and we encourage you to review the following information to understand how we handle the data we collect and how you can exercise control over your personal information.
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Information Collection Log data When you visit our website, our servers automatically gather standard data provided by your web browser. This may include your device’s IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, the duration of each page view, and other relevant details. Device data We may also collect information about the device you use to access our website, such as its type, operating system, unique identifiers, device settings, and geographical data. The specific data we collect depends on your device’s settings and software. We recommend reviewing your device manufacturer’s or software provider’s privacy policies to understand the information they share with us. Personal information In certain instances, we may request personal information from you, such as your name, email address, social media profiles, or profile picture.
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Air, and transparent manner. Our data collection and usage practices rely on legal bases appropriate to the services you utilize and how you interact with them. This means we only collect and use your information in the following cases:
- When it is necessary for the performance of a contract you are party to or for taking pre-contractual steps at your request (e.g., providing a requested service).
- When it serves a legitimate interest, not overridden by your data protection interests, such as reseLegal Basis for Data Processing We process your personal information in a lawful, farch and development, marketing and promoting our services, or protecting our legal rights and interests.
- When you provide consent for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter). You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, although it will not affect prior processing.
- When we are legally obligated to process your data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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While we retain personal information only for as long as necessary, we take commercially reasonable measures to protect it against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. It’s important to note that no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. Additionally, we may retain your personal information to fulfill legal obligations or protect vital interests, even after the termination of your relationship with us. Information Collection and Usage We collect, store, use, and disclose information for various purposes, ensuring that personal information is not used in a manner inconsistent with these purposes:
- Personalizing and customizing your experience on our website.
- Enabling your access and usage of our website, associated applications, and social media platforms.
- Establishing communication and facilitating contact with you.
- Maintaining internal records and performing administrative functions.
- Conducting analytics, market research, and business development, including improving our website, applications, and social media presence.
- Running competitions and providing additional benefits to users.
- Advertising and marketing, including sending promotional information about our products, services, and relevant third-party offerings.
- Complying with legal obligations and resolving any disputes that may arise.
- Evaluating employment applications, if applicable.
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Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties General services We may disclose personal information to various third-party service providers to enable them to deliver their services. This includes IT service providers, data storage and hosting providers, advertising networks, analytics platforms, error loggers, debt collectors, maintenance and troubleshooting providers, marketing and advertising partners, professional advisors, and payment systems operators. We may also disclose personal information to our employees, contractors, and related entities, as well as sponsors or promoters of any competitions we run. Google services We utilize third-party vendors, including Google, who use cookies to serve ads based on users’ previous visits to our website or other sites on the Internet. These advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to display relevant ads to users. Users have the option to opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings, or they can direct users to opt out of personalized advertising by visiting https://youradchoices.com/.
- International Transfer of Personal Information The personal information we collect is stored and processed in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Australia, Singapore, or other countries where we or our partners, affiliates, and third-party providers maintain facilities. By providing us with your personal information, you consent to its disclosure to these overseas third parties. To safeguard personal information transferred from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. This may include using standard data protection clauses approved by the European Commission, binding corporate rules, or other legally accepted mechanisms. Please note that the privacy laws in other jurisdictions may differ from those in your jurisdiction, and any third-party actions that contravene your jurisdiction’s data privacy laws may limit your ability to seek redress.
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Your Rights and Controlling Personal Information Choice and Consent By providing your personal information, you consent to us collecting, storing, using, and disclosing it in accordance with this privacy policy. If you are under 18 years old, you are not permitted to create a user account on our website without the permission of your parent or legal guardian. To browse publicly accessible pages, you must confirm that you have obtained your parent’s or guardian’s consent to access and use the website, and to provide personal information to us. While providing personal information is not mandatory, please note that it may affect your ability to use our website and enjoy the products and services we offer. Third-party information If we receive personal information about you from a third party, we will protect it as outlined in this privacy policy. If you are a third party providing personal information about someone else, you confirm that you have obtained their consent to provide such information to us. Restrictions You may choose to limit or restrict the collection or use of your personal information. If you previously agreed to receive direct marketing communications from us and no longer wish to do so, you can unsubscribe or opt out using the provided facilities or by contacting us directly. You can also manage your notification settings by signing in to your user account and navigating to Account > Settings. Access and Data Portability You have the right to request details of the personal information we hold about you. We will make reasonable efforts to provide this information in a machine-readable format such as JSON. You may also request the transfer of your personal information to another third party. Alternatively, you can retrieve your data by signing in to your user account and navigating to Account > Export. If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading, please contact us. We will take reasonable steps to correct any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or out of date. If you would prefer to update your data yourself, you can do so by signing in and navigating to Account > Profile. Notification of Data Breaches In the event of a data breach, we will comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding data breach notifications. Complaints If you believe that we have violated any relevant data protection law and wish to make a complaint, please contact us and provide us with full details of the alleged breach. We will promptly investigate your complaint and respond to you in writing, outlining the outcome of our investigation and the steps we will take to address your concerns. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a regulatory body or data protection authority regarding your complaint. Unsubscribe To unsubscribe from our email database or opt-out of receiving communications, including marketing materials, please contact us or use the opt-out mechanisms provided in the communication. You can also manage your notification settings by signing in to your user account and navigating to Account > Settings.
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Cookies We use cookies to collect information about your activities and preferences on our website. Cookies are small data files that our website stores on your computer, enabling us to understand how you use our site and provide personalized content based on your preferences. For more information about our use of cookies and how you can control or opt out of them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
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Business Transfers In the event of a business acquisition, bankruptcy, or any other situation where we transfer our assets, personal information may be included among the assets transferred to the acquiring party. By using our website, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and any acquiring parties will continue to handle your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy.
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Scope of Policy Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. Please note that we have no control over the content and policies of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
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Changes to This Policy We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at our discretion to reflect current industry practices and legal requirements. We will make reasonable efforts to inform users about significant changes via our website. By continuing to use our website after any revisions to this policy, you acknowledge and accept the practices outlined in the updated version. In the event of substantial changes that affect the processing of your personal information, we will seek your re-consent to the revised privacy policy.
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Contact Information Data Controller For any inquiries related to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), or privacy concerns, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website. Data Protection Officer For data access requests, data deletion, data updates, or any other data-related privacy requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information provided on our website. Copyright Inquiries For any inquiries related to copyright, copyright infringement, claims, or concerns, please contact our designated copyright contact using the contact information provided on our website. General Inquiries For any general inquiries or concerns not addressed by the specific contacts mentioned above, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.
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Effective Date This privacy policy is effective as of the 19th of May 2015 and was last updated on the 31st May 2023.