Last Updated: 10/09/2025

Golden Spikes Baseball Academy (“Golden Spikes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information through our website, https://goldenspikesbaseball.net, and our related registration, communication, and payment systems (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site, including parents and guardians enrolling minors in our baseball programs, clinics, and private lessons. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We collect both information you voluntarily provide and data automatically collected through your use of our Site.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Parent/guardian contact details (name, phone, email, address)
• Athlete’s name, birthdate, age, and baseball experience
• Emergency contact details
• Payment details (processed securely through third-party processors)
• Health or medical notes (when voluntarily disclosed in waivers)
• Any additional information submitted through forms or emails

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser information
• Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and referring pages
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
• Anonymous analytics data (via trusted providers such as Google Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Process registrations, waivers, and lesson sign-ups
• Communicate with families about teams, clinics, and schedules
• Send reminders, newsletters, and promotional updates (opt-in only)
• Process and track payments securely
• Improve our Site and Services through analytics
• Comply with legal requirements and protect participant safety

4. How We Share Information

We only share information as needed for legitimate business purposes:

• With service providers such as hosting, payment, and email systems
• With coaching staff for team management (limited access)
• With legal authorities if required by law
• During business transfers or reorganizations
• As aggregated, non-identifiable data for analytics and marketing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

5. Parental Consent and Minor Information (COPPA Compliance)

Because our programs involve minors, we comply with the
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verified parental consent.
• Parents or guardians provide all registration and contact information.
• Only essential data (name, age, contact, emergency info) is collected for participation.
• Parents may review, correct, or delete their child’s information at any time.
• If we become aware of unconsented data collection, we promptly delete it.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve site performance, and collect anonymous analytics data.
You can disable cookies through your browser, but some features may not function properly. We use Google Analytics for aggregate statistics; see Google’s Privacy Policy for details.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the following rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know: Request the categories and sources of data collected.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your information (with limited exceptions).
• Right to Opt Out: We do not sell or share your data for cross-context advertising.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be penalized for exercising privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@goldenspikesbaseball.net with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We will verify your identity before processing.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain records. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

9. Security

We employ reasonable safeguards, including HTTPS encryption, secure servers, limited data access, and encrypted payment processing. While no system is completely secure, we actively maintain and update our protection measures.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those external sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

11. Your Privacy and Contact Information

To review, update, or request deletion of your (or your child’s) personal information, please contact:

Golden Spikes Baseball Academy
3344 Swetzer Ct
Loomis, CA 95650
info@goldenspikesbaseball.net
(916) 847-1863

We will respond within 45 days or as otherwise required by California law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. If significant changes occur, we will notify you via email or on our homepage.

By continuing to use our Site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.