Privacy policy.

Effective Date: August 18, 2025

Garnet Valley High School Football (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website, http://garnetvalleyfootball.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect information associated with your use of the Site. As an informational site primarily supporting a high school athletic program, we are mindful of both student safety and legal requirements surrounding data privacy and accessibility.

1. Information We Collect

While browsing our Site, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information including, but not limited to:

Browser type
Device type
Referring/exit pages
Date and time of visit
IP address (anonymized where possible)
Site usage statistics and clickstream data

We do not currently collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless explicitly provided (e.g., if you email us directly or sign up for future features like newsletters).

Optional Future Features (If Implemented)

We may later include features such as:

Newsletter subscriptions (requiring name and email)
Password-protected login for media content or internal communications
Contact forms for volunteers, sponsors, or general inquiries

Any such features will be accompanied by appropriate privacy disclosures at the time of data collection.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

Improve the functionality, layout, and performance of the website
Monitor site performance and user behavior to optimize content
Enhance user experience based on usage trends
Comply with legal obligations or school district policies

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These tools collect information in an anonymized manner and help us analyze traffic trends.

3. Third-Party Services and Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

However, we may share non-personally identifiable data with trusted third-party service providers solely for the operation and improvement of the website. These may include:

Google Analytics (site traffic and user behavior)
Dropbox or similar cloud platforms (media storage and team documentation)
Statistical platforms or plugins used to manage and publish team data

We ensure that any third-party services we use are reputable and, where applicable, compliant with student privacy laws such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

4. Use by and Involving Minors

As a high school-affiliated website, we are especially sensitive to the protection of minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or school authorization. Any identifiable photos or videos of students are used in compliance with local school district policies and with the appropriate media release forms.

If you believe that personal information of a minor has been inadvertently collected or displayed in violation of applicable laws, please contact us immediately at gvjagfootball@gmail.com.

5. Accessibility

We strive to ensure that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities, and we are working toward compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. If you experience any accessibility issues or need assistance, please contact us.

6. Volunteers and Site Management

This website is maintained and updated by a team of community volunteers dedicated to supporting the Garnet Valley Jaguars football program. These individuals do not collect or share personal information and act in good faith to uphold privacy and ethical standards.

7. Security and Data Protection

While we do not currently process sensitive personal data, we take reasonable precautions to secure all digital assets. These include using secure passwords, reputable hosting providers, and limiting access to administrators. Future features requiring login or data submission will incorporate SSL encryption and other best practices.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.