Privacy Policy

Website: hard8s.com
Last Updated: June 3, 2026

 1. Introduction

Welcome to hard8s.com ("the Site"), the official website of the Hard 8s Major League Pickleball team. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

- Register for an account or newsletter
- Contact us via email or a contact form
- Purchase merchandise or tickets
- Comment on or interact with content on the Site
- Enter a contest, promotion, or survey

This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and links clicked
- Referring URL

We may collect this information through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 6 for more on cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Process transactions and send related information (e.g., purchase confirmations)
- Send newsletters, team updates, and promotional communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve your experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

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

- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process (e.g., a court order or subpoena).
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

 6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we may use:

- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and promotions.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, league sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Hard 8s
Website: hard8s.com
Email: vinnie@hard8s.com