Privacy Policy for PureKing Badminton Academy

Effective Date: May 17, 2024

Last Updated: April 17, 2025

At PureKing Badminton Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting badminton through youth education and community engagement, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit our website (pureking.org), participate in our programs, make donations, volunteer, or interact with us online or offline. We comply with applicable data privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to ensure your trust and security.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you have questions, please contact us at coach@pureking.org (mailto:coach@pureking.org) 

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information necessary to fulfill our nonprofit mission. The types of information we may collect include:

a. Information You Provide

• Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information (e.g., credit card details) when you donate, register for programs (e.g., youth workshops, summer camps), volunteer, or submit a contact form.
• Program Information: Age, school affiliation, and parental consent details for youth participants (ages 6-18) in workshops, camps, or tournaments.
• Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, and background check details (if required) for volunteer applications.
• Feedback and Correspondence: Comments, survey responses, or messages sent to us.

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pureking.org, collected via cookies, web beacons, or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Newsletter Sign-Ups: Email address and preferences when you subscribe to our updates.

c. Information from Children Under 13

In compliance with COPPA, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. For youth programs, we collect parent/guardian contact details and consent forms to ensure compliance. See Section 7 for details.

d. Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from partners (e.g., schools providing student program rosters with parental consent) or payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for donations.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to support our nonprofit mission and operations, including:

• Program Delivery: Register participants for workshops, camps, and tournaments, and communicate program details.
• Donations and Fundraising: Process tax-deductible donations, issue receipts, and acknowledge contributions.
• Volunteer Coordination: Manage volunteer applications, schedules, and communications.
• Communication: Send newsletters, event updates, and impact reports (you can opt out at any time).
• Website Improvement: Analyze usage data to enhance pureking.org’s functionality and user experience.
• Compliance and Reporting: Maintain records for IRS 501(c)(3) compliance, grant reporting, and program impact metrics.
• Safety and Security: Verify identities, conduct background checks (for volunteers), and protect against fraud.

We do not use your information for commercial purposes or share it for profit, as prohibited by our 501(c)(3) status.

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only as necessary to fulfill our mission or comply with legal requirements:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third parties (e.g., Stripe for donations, Google Analytics for website data) who are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
• Program Partners: Schools or community centers may receive participant details (e.g., names, ages) with parental consent for program coordination.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or IRS audit.
• Donor Recognition: With your consent, we may list your name in donor acknowledgments (e.g., annual reports, website) unless you choose anonymity.
• Aggregated Data: We share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., number of workshop participants) in reports or grant applications to demonstrate impact.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your personal information:

a. Opt-Out

• Emails: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails via the “Unsubscribe” link in any email.
• Cookies: Adjust browser settings to block cookies (note: this may affect website functionality).
• Program Communications: Request to stop receiving program updates by emailing info@pureking.org.

b. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:

• Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, or share.
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions (e.g., IRS record-keeping).
• Opt-Out: Opt out of any “sale” of data (note: we do not sell data).
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
  To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at coach@pureking.org or submit a request via our Contact Form (#). We will respond within 45 days.

C. Access and Updates

Request a copy of your data or update your information by emailing coach@pureking.org.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• Technical Safeguards: SSL encryption for website data, secure servers, and password-protected databases.
• Organizational Measures: Staff training on data privacy, restricted access to personal information, and vendor contracts ensuring compliance.
• Payment Security: Donations are processed via trusted platforms (Stripe, PayPal) with industry-standard encryption.

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals as required by law (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) and take prompt action to mitigate harm.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience on pureking.org:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality, such as form submissions and donation processing.
• Analytics Cookies: Track website usage (e.g., via Google Analytics) to improve content and performance. Data is anonymized where possible.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., language preferences).

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent popup (for GDPR compliance). Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

PureKing Badminton Academy serves youth ages 6-18, and we prioritize protecting children’s privacy under COPPA:

• Parental Consent: For children under 13, we collect verifiable parental consent (e.g., signed forms, email verification) before collecting personal information (e.g., name, age) for programs or newsletter sign-ups.
• Limited Collection: We collect only the minimum data needed (e.g., name, age, parent contact) for program participation.
• Parental Rights: Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s data by contacting coach@pureking.org.
• Safe Environment: We do not display children’s personal information publicly or share it beyond program needs (e.g., with schools, with consent).

Parents can learn more about COPPA at www.ftc.gov/coppa.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

• Program Data: Participant details are kept for 3 years after program completion, unless required longer for IRS reporting.
• Donation Records: Financial data is retained for 7 years per IRS guidelines.
• Website Data: Usage data is anonymized after 12 months, unless needed for analytics.
• Deletion Requests: Upon request, we delete data unless required by law (e.g., tax records).

9. International Data Transfers

PureKing Badminton Academy is based in the United States. If you access pureking.org from outside the U.S. (e.g., EU/UK), your data may be transferred to our U.S. servers. We comply with GDPR for EU/UK residents by offering clear consent options and rights (see Section 4). By using our website, you consent to data transfers to the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.

10. Third-Party Links

PureKing.org may link to external sites (e.g., social media, USA Badminton). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or operational needs. Updates will be posted on pureking.org with the new effective date. Significant changes (e.g., new data uses) will be communicated via email or website notice, with options to opt out if required by law (e.g., CCPA, GDPR). Your continued use of our services after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email:coach@pureking.org

For CCPA or GDPR requests, include “Privacy Request” in your subject line. We aim to respond within 45 days (CCPA) or 30 days (GDPR).

PureKing Badminton Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate from PureKing Sports, a commercial entity under Nysget Sports LLC. Your support helps us empower youth through badminton. Thank you for trusting us with your information.