PickleballCourts.io

Effective Date: December 11, 2025

Privacy Policy

PickleballCourts.io (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our") is owned and operated by Shield Web Services, LLC, a limited liability company based in the United States.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit PickleballCourts.io or use any of our services (collectively, the "Services").

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details when you:

  • Submit a court listing or update request
  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Sign up for newsletters or updates (if available)
  • Create an account (if account functionality is implemented)

Any additional information you choose to provide (e.g., photos, court descriptions, reviews, or comments)

b. Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and clickstream data.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

c. Third-Party Data

If you log in or interact via third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook, or Apple login in the future), we may receive limited profile information from those services with your consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and Services
  • To display and organize pickleball court listings and related community content
  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, or court submission requests
  • To send administrative or account-related communications
  • To send marketing communications (e.g., newsletters), only if you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, email delivery services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Publicly Displayed Information: Court listings, photos, reviews, or comments you submit may be publicly visible on the Site.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Court listings and user-submitted content may remain on the Site indefinitely unless you request removal.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request restriction of processing or data portability
  • Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at shieldwebservices@gmail.com.

We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Shield Web Services, LLC

Email: shieldwebservices@gmail.com

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