Privacy Policy
Who We Are
FBC Athletics (“FBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a youth basketball program based in Towson, Maryland. We operate this website and use it to share information about our programs, accept registrations, and communicate with families.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: coachphil@fbcathletics.com
Mailing address: FBC Athletics, Towson, Maryland (USA)
1. Information We Collect
We collect information so we can run our programs safely and communicate clearly with parents and players.
When you register or contact us, you may give us details such as:
- Player name, date of birth, grade, school, and t‑shirt size
- Parent or guardian name, email, phone number, and address
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information you choose to share (for example allergies, asthma, or other conditions)
- Payment and billing information (handled by secure payment providers)
When you visit our website, we may also collect technical information like your IP address, the pages you visit, and which device or browser you use. This is mainly used to improve the website and understand how people use it.
Sometimes we receive limited information from other services we use, such as payment processors (for example payment status) or email/text providers (for example whether a message was delivered).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process registrations and payments
- Create rosters, schedules, and team communication lists
- Share important information about practices, games, tournaments, and events
- Understand medical needs so coaches can respond appropriately in an emergency
- Respond to questions that come in through forms, email, phone, or text
- Improve our programs and website over time
- Send occasional updates about new seasons, camps, or events (you can opt out at any time)
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
3. Sharing Your Information
We only share your information when it is necessary to provide our services or when we are required to do so.
For example, we may share information with:
- Coaches and staff who need it to run practices, games, and events safely
- Service providers who help us with things like website hosting, email and text messaging, and payment processing
- Authorities, if we are required to do so by law or if it is necessary to protect someone’s safety
These service providers are not allowed to use your information for their own purposes. They can only use it to support FBC Athletics.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tools to remember preferences and to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us improve the experience for families.
You can usually control or turn off cookies in your browser settings. If you do, some parts of the site may not work as well, but you will still be able to read information and contact us.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to keep your information safe. This includes using secure connections on our website, working with trusted payment providers, and limiting access to staff and volunteers who need information to do their jobs.
No system can be perfectly secure, but we work to protect your information and review our practices regularly.
6. How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only as long as we need it to:
- Provide programs and communicate with families
- Maintain safety records and waivers
- Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
When we no longer need the information, we delete it or store it in a way that no longer identifies you.
7. Children’s Privacy
Because we work with youth, we expect parents or legal guardians to provide personal information on behalf of their children. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13 without a parent or guardian involved.
If you believe a child has given us information without permission, please contact us and we will remove it where appropriate.
8. Your Choices
You can contact us at any time to:
- Update or correct your contact details
- Ask what information we have about you or your child
- Ask us to limit how we use your information, where the law allows
- Opt out of marketing emails or texts by using the unsubscribe link or replying “STOP”
To make any of these requests, email us at coachphil@fbcathletics.com.
9. Photos and Videos
We may take photos or videos at practices, games, and events to celebrate players and promote FBC Athletics. During registration, we ask for your permission to use images of your child in our materials.
If you later want us to stop using a specific photo or video that clearly features your child, contact us and we will do our best to remove it from future use where possible.
10. Links to Other Websites
11. Changes to This Policy
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please reach out:
Email: coachphil@fbcathletics.com
Mailing address: FBC Athletics, Towson, Maryland