The United Philippines Sports Alliance (UPSA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Registration Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, address
• Player Information: Jersey number, team affiliation, sports division, player code
• Identity Documents: Photos, identification documents for verification purposes
• Account Credentials: Username, password (stored in encrypted form)
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with UPSA

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Location information (with your consent)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process player and team registrations
• Manage tournaments, leagues, and events
• Verify player eligibility and identity
• Communicate important updates, schedules, and announcements
• Generate scoresheets, statistics, and standings
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Tournament Officials: For event management and officiating purposes
• Team Managers: Relevant player information for team administration
• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our services
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Media Partners: For event coverage and promotion (names, images, statistics)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by applicable laws
• Needed for legitimate business purposes

Player statistics and historical records may be retained indefinitely for archival purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Children's Privacy

UPSA events may include participants under 18 years of age. For minors:

• Parental or guardian consent is required for registration
• Parents/guardians may access, modify, or delete their child's information
• We take additional measures to protect minors' information

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

United Philippines Sports Alliance (UPSA)
Email: info@upsasport.com
Website: www.upsasport.com