Privacy Policy

Sports ETA Privacy and Usage Policies
The Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA)  is committed to the privacy of the visitors and users of SportsETA.org. This disclosure describes our practices for gathering and disseminating information for this website.


DATA COLLECTION
Sports ETA collects data to improve the online experience for website visitors and to provide the best support and services to our users. We use cookies to recognize you when you return to our site. We track information of general users so we can diagnose problems with our server, administer our website, and optimize its usefulness.
Data collected by cookies may include and is not limited to user IP address, IP Country, website activity history, and website search terms. You can decline the use of cookies on our site by updating your browser settings. If you choose not to accept these cookies, your experience at our site and other websites may be diminished and some features may not work as intended.


We use forms to collect personal data directly from users. Information provided may include first and last name, email address, phone number, and mailing address - including state/province, postal code, and country. If a payment is made online, form submission may include payment and billing information using a form and secure point of sale application. Users and donors must accept Sports ETA's Privacy and Usage Policies to successfully submit a form containing personal data.
Sports ETA does not collect special categories of data including race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union memberships, genetic or biometric data, health or mortality, or sexual orientation.
 
DATA PROCESSING
Data is collected for the purposes of processing a monetary contribution to Sports ETA or assessment or follow up of an inquiry for joining Sports ETA. This information could include contact information, payment information, and other information explicitly requested or sought during the application process.
Sports ETA processes user data to personalize and improve our services online. Sports ETA does not collect or process data on user work performance, economic situation, health, reliability, or movements.


Automated data processing does not produce any legal effects to the user. Personal preference data may be used to suggest or personalize content based on website activity or for communication preferences like email subscriptions. Data collected on interests and behavior are limited to interests in Sports ETA offerings and behavior on Sports ETA's website. Location information is used for direct mail purposes.


Sports ETA will limit the processing of personal data to the activities and purposes stated in this Privacy and Usage Policy. This Privacy and Usage Policy will be updated before personal data is collected or processed for any other purpose not stated here.


Personal data may be accessed and processed by a select number of Sports ETA employees, trusted vendors, and service providers in the United States and Canada. Vendor access and usage standards are determined by Sports ETA's Privacy and Usage Policies and security requirements. Payment processing information is restricted to an authorized number of trusted Sports ETA employees who have been specially trained in processing this information.


Data retention is determined by the data subject’s relationship and levels of engagement with Sports ETA after accepting the Privacy and Usage Policy. Personal data collected from general interest or application form submissions will be stored while the subject is active or for up to two years after inactivity. Activity is determined by any online engagement with the Sports ETA website or communication channels.


LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Sports ETA has a legal basis for processing personal data with informed consent from users. Informed consent is given by accepting Sports ETA's Privacy and Usage Policies. If a monetary payment is made, Sports ETA has a legal requirement to collect personal and transaction data for tax purposes for processing payment.
In order to subscribe, volunteer, or work with Sports ETA, some personal data may be necessary for processing these requests. Personal and payment information is required to approve a one-time or recurring payment to Sports ETA. The submission of personal data is not obligatory and is not required by legal statute or contract.


DATA SUBJECTS RESIDING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Data subjects residing in the European Union have a right to decline or withdraw informed consent at any time. Data collected by Sports ETA between the date of received consent and the date of withdrawn consent maintains a legal basis for processing and may be deleted upon request.


Data subjects residing in the European Union have a right to request a copy of their personal data and request for incorrect or incomplete data to be corrected. Data subjects residing in the European Union have a right to access data records without undue delay or difficulty. Data subjects residing in the European Union have a right to restrict or object to the processing of personal data. Data subjects residing in the European Union have a right to have personal data deleted in part or in full upon request.
Data subjects residing in the European Union have a right to contact a supervisory authority to lodge a complaint.


EXTERNAL LINKS
Sports ETA's website, publications, blogs and social media may contain references to other information resources. The opinions and views on external links do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of Sports ETA and no official endorsement or recommendation by Sports ETA should be inferred.


SECURITY
This website utilizes appropriate levels of security measures to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of the information under its control. To protect your privacy, any collected information is encrypted during transmission to prevent unauthorized or unlawful access or processing.


CONTACTING THE WEBSITE
If you have further questions about this privacy policy or the practices of this website, please contact us at 1-513-281-3888 or Info@SportsETA.org. To learn more on how Sports ETA manages data for data subjects located in the European Union and to request information processed on this site, please contacts us at Info@SportsETA.org.


Detailed Policies
Privacy, Shipping, Billing, Return Policy, Terms of Use, and Contact

Sports ETA is committed to maintaining your trust and confidence. The following online privacy policy is intended to protect and secure the personally identifiable information (any information by which you can be identified) you provide to us online. In addition, Sports ETA will not send you email that you have not agreed to receive. We may periodically send you email announcing news and event information. If you choose to supply your postal address in an online form, you may receive mailings from us as well.


No Sharing of Personal Information
Sports ETA never sells, rents, leases or exchanges your personal information with other organizations. Sports ETA assures you that the identity of all who contact us through this website will be kept confidential. Sports ETA may occasionally send mailings on behalf of other organizations when their interests align with Sports ETA.


Security 
Sports ETA is committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the proper use of information, we have established and implemented appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Sports ETA uses Internet Encryption Software and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Protocol when collecting or transferring sensitive data such as credit card information. Any information you enter is encrypted at your browser, sent over the public Internet in encrypted form, and then de-encrypted at our server. Once we receive your credit card information, it is accessible only to a small number of trusted Sports ETA employees who have been specially trained in processing this information.


Cookies
From time to time, we may send a “cookie” to your computer. A cookie is a small piece of data that is sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. A cookie can’t read data off your hard drive or read cookie files created by other sites. Cookies do not damage your system. We use cookies to recognize you when you return to our sites, or to identify which areas of our network of websites you have visited. We may use this information to better personalize the content you see on our sites. Many websites place cookies on your hard drive. You can choose whether to accept cookies by changing the settings of your browser. Your browser can refuse all cookies, or show you when a cookie is being sent. If you choose not to accept these cookies, your experience at our site and other websites may be diminished and some features may not work as intended.


Children’s Online Privacy
We are concerned about the privacy of young children and do not knowingly collect any personal information from a child under 16. By accepting these Privacy and Usage Policies, you agree that you are at least 16 years of age. We encourage you to become involved with your child’s access to the Internet and to our site in order to ensure that his or her privacy is well protected. To read more about online safety and how to become more involved with your child’s online experience, visit the Federal Trade Commission website. You may also benefit from the information and resources available on ProtectKids.com.
 
Account Policy
Sports ETA reserves the right to deactivate or remove any user accounts provided at sportseta.org without a notice if user has provided wrong information or violated common Internet policies, or if the account has been inactive for more than 60 days.


Download License
Downloads are solely for personal, non commercial use. Copies of downloads can only be stored on computers or devices owned by the person or entity who purchased the download. Additional licenses of downloads can be purchased from sportseta.org.


Contacting Us 
If you have comments or questions about any of our policies or our website, please contact us. For information about your payment or order, please contact us at 1-513-281-3888 during office hours (9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST). Our mailing address is: 9624 Cincinnati Columbus Road, Suite 209, Cincinnati, OH 45241.