Effective Date: September 3, 2026

Garland Soccer Association, Inc. (“GSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our players, parents and guardians, coaches, volunteers, referees, and other members of our soccer community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information provided to Garland Soccer Association.

Information We Collect

GSA may collect information necessary to operate our soccer programs and communicate with players, parents and guardians, coaches, volunteers, referees, and other members of the GSA community. This information may include:

• Name and contact information
• Phone number and email address
• Player registration and team information
• Parent or guardian contact information
• Information submitted during registration or program participation
• Information necessary to administer soccer programs, teams, schedules, and related activities

GSA may collect this information through registration forms, our website, email, phone calls, text messages, and registration or administrative systems used to operate our programs.

How We Use Information

GSA uses collected information to administer and operate its soccer programs and to communicate with players, parents and guardians, coaches, volunteers, referees, and other members of the GSA community.

This may include communications regarding:

• Player registration
• Program and league information
• Team placement and team information
• Game and practice schedules
• Schedule changes and cancellations
• Reminders
• Important soccer-related announcements
• Questions and customer support
• Other information necessary to administer GSA programs and activities

Email Communications

GSA may use email to communicate with players, parents and guardians, coaches, volunteers, referees, and other members of the GSA community.

Email communications may include registration information, program and league information, team information, schedules, reminders, updates, newsletters, event information, important soccer-related announcements, and other information necessary to administer GSA programs and activities.

GSA does not sell, rent, or provide email addresses or other contact information to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. GSA may use third-party email and communication platforms as necessary to deliver communications and support normal administrative operations.

SMS/Text Messaging

GSA may use text messaging as an additional method of communication for soccer-related and administrative purposes.

Text messages may be used to follow up on email communications when a response has not been received, respond to questions, provide registration or program information, communicate schedule-related updates, send reminders, or address other matters related to GSA programs and activities.

GSA does not use text messaging for mass marketing or promotional purposes.

GSA does not sell, rent, or provide phone numbers or mobile contact information to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. GSA may use third-party text messaging and communication platforms as necessary to support GSA’s normal operations and administrative functions.

Information Sharing

GSA does not sell or share customer information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

GSA may use service providers or third-party platforms when necessary to operate its programs, registration systems, communications, payments, website, or other administrative functions. Information shared for these legitimate operational purposes is limited to what is reasonably necessary to provide those services.

Information Security

GSA takes reasonable steps to protect information provided to us against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Information

GSA operates youth soccer programs and may collect information about minor players as part of registration and participation in our programs. Information relating to minor players is generally provided by or with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian and is used for legitimate program administration and communication purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

GSA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, communication practices, or applicable requirements. Updated versions will be posted on the GSA website with a revised effective date.