Privacy Policy
We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Elevate Sports Recruiting ("we," "our," or "us"), we understand that your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Date of birth and graduation year
- School and academic information (GPA, test scores, class rank)
- Athletic information (position, stats, achievements)
- Profile photos and highlight videos
- Parent/guardian contact information
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on different sections
- College searches and preferences
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- IP address and general location information
Payment Information
For premium subscriptions, we collect billing information through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
Provide Our Services
- • Match you with suitable college programs
- • Generate personalized recommendations
- • Facilitate communication with coaches
- • Maintain and improve our platform
Communication
- • Send service updates and notifications
- • Respond to your inquiries
- • Provide customer support
- • Send recruiting tips and resources
Analytics & Improvement
- • Analyze platform usage patterns
- • Improve our algorithms and features
- • Conduct research on recruiting trends
- • Develop new services and features
Legal & Safety
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Protect against fraud and abuse
- • Enforce our terms of service
- • Ensure platform security
How We Share Your Information
Important Note
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information as described below and with your consent where required by law.
With College Coaches
When you express interest in a college program or use our platform to connect with coaches, we may share your recruiting profile information including academic and athletic data, contact information, and multimedia content.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers for payment processing, email delivery, analytics, customer support, and hosting. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe it's necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Data Security
Our Security Commitment
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information. Here's what you can do:
Access Your Data
Request a copy of the personal information we have about you, including your profile data and activity history.
Update Information
Correct or update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting our support team.
Delete Your Data
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and business requirements.
Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your information in certain circumstances, such as while we verify accuracy.
Data Portability
Export your data in a portable format to transfer to another service provider.
Opt-Out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications or opt-out of certain data processing activities.
How to exercise your rights: Contact us at privacy@elevaterecruits.com or use the contact information below. We'll respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Special Protections for Minors
We understand that many of our users are under 18 years old. We take special care to protect the privacy of minors:
- Parental Consent: We require parental consent for users under 13, in compliance with COPPA
- Limited Data Collection: We collect only information necessary for our recruiting services
- No Targeted Advertising: We don't target advertising to users under 18
- Parental Access: Parents can review, update, or delete their child's information
- Education Focus: All communications emphasize academic achievement alongside athletic goals
Parents: If you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@elevaterecruits.com.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, we're here to help.
Attn: Privacy Officer
123 Sports Way, Suite 456
Dallas, TX 75201
Quick Actions
Policy Updates
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 updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification
- Displaying a prominent notice on our platform
Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.