Privacy Policy

Introduction

Team Canada Deaf Hockey, operating under the Canadian Deaf Sports Association (CDSA), is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our programs.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Register for tryouts or training camps
• Submit a contact form or inquiry
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Make a donation
• Apply for volunteer or partnership opportunities

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, athletic information, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. This information is used to improve our website and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process athlete registrations and program participation
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and opportunities
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Process donations and issue tax receipts
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the safety and security of our programs and participants

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With CDSA: As we operate under the Canadian Deaf Sports Association, certain information is shared with CDSA for program administration and governance
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, payment processing, and other services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• International Competition: Athlete information may be shared with international sport organizations (ICSD, Deaflympics organizers) for competition registration and eligibility verification

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent for email communications at any time
• Object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@teamcanadadeafhockey.ca

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as CDSA, ICSD, and donation platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our programs may include participants under the age of 18. When collecting information from minors, we require parental or guardian consent. We take additional measures to protect the privacy and safety of young athletes in our programs.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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