Children's Privacy Policy

Footy Access is committed to protecting the privacy of children and young athletes. This Children's Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personally identifiable information (PII) from children under 13 years of age in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws.

This policy is intended for parents, legal guardians, and anyone using or interacting with our Services on behalf of a child.

What Services Does This Policy Apply To?

This Children's Privacy Policy applies to:

• Player profile pages that include PII about minors
• Content submissions involving children (e.g., highlights, photos, interviews)
• Events, challenges, or features in which children under 13 may participate
• Any other Services where we knowingly collect or display information about a child

What Information Do We Collect From Children?

We may collect the following limited types of information from or about children under 13, either directly or with verified parental consent:

• First name and last name
• Date of birth or age
• Gender (optional)
• Image, likeness, or voice in videos or photos
• Club affiliation or team name
• City or state of residence (not street address)
• Athletic stats, rankings, or performance-related data
• Submitted content (e.g., highlight videos, player features)
• Parent or guardian's contact information (email or phone number)

We do not require more personal information than is reasonably necessary to participate in a given activity or to display content about a young athlete.

How Do We Collect This Information?

We collect children's information through:

• Media submissions or nominations by parents, guardians, or coaches
• Consent forms filled out by parents or legal guardians
• Coverage at youth events where Footy Access has media rights or credentials
• Video interviews, contests, or research studies (with prior parental consent)

We may also receive data from club partners, leagues, or schools when parents have authorized such sharing.

How Do We Use This Information?

Information collected from or about children is used solely for:

• Displaying athlete profiles and highlights on our website or social media
• Promoting youth achievement in sports
• Publishing player interviews or game footage
• Moderating and verifying youth-submitted content
• Communicating with parents or guardians about coverage, updates, or featured content
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not use children's data for behaviorally targeted advertising. We do not permit third-party tracking or marketing based on children's data.

Do We Share Children's Information?

We may share children's information only:

• With parent or guardian consent for public posting (e.g., profiles, photos, videos)
• With service providers that help us operate the Services (e.g., hosting, video processing) under strict confidentiality and data protection obligations
• With league, team, or club partners for promotional purposes when parents have authorized disclosure
• If required by law, including to comply with legal process or to protect the safety of the child or others

We never sell or license a child's personal information.

How Do We Obtain Parental Consent?

We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting or posting any personal information from children under 13. Acceptable consent methods may include:

• Signed digital or physical permission forms
• Confirmation via parent's email address
• Credit card or other transactional confirmation
• Direct communication (e.g., video call, phone confirmation)
• Consent through a club, league, or school representative with delegated authority

Parents may withdraw their consent at any time.

What Are Parents' Rights?

As a parent or legal guardian, you have the right to:

• Review the personal information we have collected about your child
• Request deletion of your child's personal information
• Refuse further collection or use of your child's data
• Withdraw consent to use or display their information
• Request the removal of a public profile or highlight featuring your child

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@footyaccess.com with the subject line: "Children's Data Request".

How Do We Protect Children's Data?

We take the following steps to safeguard children's information:

• Limit public identifiers: We avoid publishing sensitive data such as full home addresses, birthdates, or contact details.
• Parental approval for public profiles: No child's highlight, photo, or profile is published without documented parental or guardian consent.
• Role-based access: Only authorized Footy Access personnel have access to systems that contain children's data.
• Secure infrastructure: We use secure servers, encryption, and industry-standard technical safeguards to protect children's information.
• Monitoring and moderation: All youth-submitted or youth-related content is reviewed before publication to ensure appropriateness and compliance.

While we take reasonable and appropriate measures, no digital platform is completely immune to security risks. If you believe that your child's data has been accessed or used improperly, please notify us immediately.

What About School, Club, or Coach Submissions?

If a school, club, or coach provides player information to Footy Access for coverage purposes, we rely on them to ensure proper parental authorization has been obtained. This may fall under the "school official" exception permitted by COPPA, where applicable.

In such cases, Footy Access may:

• Display youth athlete names, images, or performances publicly based on organizational consent
• Require written confirmation that consent has been secured from a parent or legal guardian
• Remove content upon verified parent request

What If My Child Appears on the Website Without My Permission?

If you see a video, image, or profile of your child on our platform and did not provide consent:

1. Email privacy@footyaccess.com with the subject: "Minor Removal Request"
2. Include the URL or screenshot of the content in question
3. Include your full name, the child's name, and your relationship to the child

We will investigate the issue and, if verified, promptly remove the content or request supporting documentation if the content was submitted by a third-party source (e.g., club or coach).

Updates to This Children's Privacy Policy

We may update this Children's Privacy Policy from time to time as laws change or our services evolve. Any material changes will be clearly communicated via our main Privacy Policy page, in-app notices, or via email if we have your contact details.

We encourage parents to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Children's Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your parental rights regarding your child's information, please contact us at:

By using our Services in relation to a minor, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Children's Privacy Policy.