Privacy
Policy.

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to the website located at elitediamonddawgs.com (the "Site") and any other websites owned and operated by Elite Baseball Academy, LLC ("Elite Baseball Academy," "we," "our," or "us"). This Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or use our services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily submit through our Site, including when you:

• Submit a contact form or tryout inquiry
• Register for programs, camps, or arm care sessions via Google Forms
• Communicate with us via email

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, player age and position, and any details you include in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through Google Analytics, including:

• Device and Browser Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and language preference.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, and navigation paths through the Site.
• IP Address: Your IP address is collected by Google Analytics for approximate geolocation. Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses before storage.
• Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. See "Cookies" below for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Process tryout requests and program registrations
• Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns to improve the user experience
• Maintain the security and functionality of the Site
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We share data with the third-party services listed below that help us operate the Site and deliver our programs.
• To Comply with Law: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• With Your Consent: We will share personal information when you direct or authorize us to do so.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our Site. Each service may collect or receive data as described below and is subject to its own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC): Website analytics and traffic measurement. Collects anonymized usage data, device information, and approximate geolocation via cookies. Data is retained for 14 months. You may opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Google Privacy Policy.
• Google Forms (Google LLC): Used for program registrations, camp sign-ups, and arm care enrollment. When you submit a Google Form, your responses are collected and stored by Google on behalf of Elite Baseball Academy, LLC. Google Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.): Website hosting, DNS, CDN, and DDoS protection. Processes IP addresses and request metadata for security purposes. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Our Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support analytics and basic Site functionality.

• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): Used to distinguish users and sessions, track page views, and measure Site performance. These cookies are set by Google (e.g., _ga, _ga_*) and expire after 2 years of inactivity.
• Essential Cookies (Cloudflare): Used for security, bot protection, and content delivery. These are necessary for the Site to function properly.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the Site. You can also opt out of Google Analytics specifically using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions: Retained in our email systems according to standard business email retention practices.
• Google Forms responses: Retained in our Google Workspace account until manually deleted.
• Google Analytics data: Retained for 14 months from your last interaction with the Site.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you reside, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under applicable regional laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act, and the General Data Protection Regulation in the European Union and United Kingdom).

General Rights & Opt-Outs

• Opt Out of Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on or by managing cookies in your browser.
• Access, Correction, or Deletion: To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, contact us at theelitebaseballacademy@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days (or within the statutory period required by your jurisdiction).
• Promotional Communications: If you receive promotional emails from us, you may unsubscribe by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us directly.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA & CalOPPA)

If you are a California resident, the CCPA and CPRA grant you the following rights regarding the personal information we collect:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories of personal information we collected, the sources, the commercial purpose, and the categories of third parties with whom we shared it.
• Right to Access & Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in a portable format.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as completing an ongoing transaction or complying with legal obligations).
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you (e.g., deny services or charge different rates) for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
• No Sale or Sharing of Data: We do not "sell" or "share" (as defined under California law) personal information to third parties, and we have not done so in the preceding 12 months. We do not sell or share the personal information of minors under 16 years of age.

To exercise your California rights, please submit a verifiable consumer request to theelitebaseballacademy@gmail.com. California’s "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section 1798.83) also permits users who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes; we do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing.

European Union & United Kingdom Privacy Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), European Union (EU), or United Kingdom (UK), your data protection rights under the GDPR and UK GDPR include:

• Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information under the following lawful bases:
  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit contact forms or register for optional analytical cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Contractual Necessity: To process and execute player registrations, tryout bookings, training sessions, and lesson agreements.
  • Legitimate Interests: To secure our Site, protect against fraud, and analyze usage patterns to maintain and improve our athletic programs.
• GDPR Consumer Rights: You have the Right to Access, Correct, Delete (Right to be Forgotten), Port, Restrict, and Object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
• International Data Transfers: Because Elite Baseball Academy, LLC is headquartered and operates in the United States, your personal information will be transferred to, and processed in, the United States. The United States may not have data protection laws as comprehensive as those in your home country. We utilize standard safeguards, such as secure data encryption, contract clauses, and processing only based on your explicit consent when you voluntarily submit forms.
• Supervisory Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with an EU or UK data protection authority in your country of residence if you believe our data processing violates applicable regulation.

To exercise your GDPR/UK GDPR rights or request data portability, contact our data administrator at theelitebaseballacademy@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Program registration forms for minors are intended to be completed by a parent or legal guardian. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at theelitebaseballacademy@gmail.com and we will promptly delete the information.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including HTTPS/TLS encryption across the entire Site, Cloudflare DDoS protection, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable state and federal law. We will make reasonable efforts to provide notification promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at: