NSSA Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10/08/2026

Welcome to the NSSA Central America & Puerto Rico Conference! We operate youth surfing programs, camps, and competitive leagues. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle personal information—especially regarding minor athletes—on our website [Website URL] and during registration.

1. PRIVACY OF MINORS & PARENTAL CONSENT (COPPA COMPLIANCE)

Our services are designed for youth athletes, but online registration and data submission must be completed strictly by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. 

- We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

- If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information directly, we will delete it immediately.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

To register athletes for surf camps, training, or competitive heats, we collect:

- Parent/Guardian Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and emergency contact details.

- Athlete/Minor Information: Name, date of birth (for division placement), gender, and surf club/team affiliation.

- Health & Safety Data: Medical conditions, allergies, or physical limitations to ensure the safety of the child during water activities.

- Media Capture: Photos and videos taken during surf sessions or competitions (subject to your signed media release form).

- Technical Data: IP addresses, cookies, and browsing behavior via tools like Google Analytics to improve our site.

3. HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION

We use the gathered information to:

- Process registrations, assign age divisions, and manage surf competition brackets.

- Ensure ocean and water safety by passing necessary medical/allergy info to our certified surf coaches.

- Publish competitive surfing rankings, event results, and heat schedules on our public website.

- Communicate schedule changes, weather alerts, or upcoming event details.

4. DATA SHARING AND THIRD PARTIES

We do not sell or lease player data. We only share information with:

- Certified coaches, instructors, and event coordinators who need the data for safety and operational logistics.

- Regulating body is the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA), Huntington Beach, California.

- Trusted software vendors used for secure registration, website hosting, and secure payment processing.

5. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use standard browser cookies to keep you logged into your parent dashboard and analyze traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. YOUR RIGHTS & PARENTAL CONTROL

Parents and legal guardians retain full control over their family’s data. You have the right to:

- Review, correct, or request the deletion of your child’s personal information.

- Revoke consent for future data collection or media/photo publication.

- Opt out of organizational newsletters or marketing emails.

7. CONTACT US

For any privacy concerns, data deletion requests, or questions regarding your child's data, please contact our data compliance officer at:

[Organization Name]

Email: [Insert Contact Email]

Physical Address: [Insert Address, if applicable]