Privacy Policy
The S.M.I.L.E. Zone ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using our website, community, programs, or services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use the Services.
Information you give us:
- Name, email address, and contact details (newsletter, contact form, signups).
- Account credentials and profile data for community membership.
- Payment and billing details processed through our third-party payment providers.
- Parent/guardian information and consent records when registering minors.
- Messages, posts, comments, and content you submit through the community.
- Survey responses, intake forms, and coaching session notes you choose to share.
Information collected automatically:
- Device information (IP address, browser, operating system).
- Usage data (pages viewed, links clicked, time on site).
- Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
- Analytics data from tools such as Google Analytics or similar providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website and Services.
- Deliver newsletters, programs, coaching, mentorship, and community access.
- Process payments, subscriptions, and renewals.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Send transactional and marketing communications (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Monitor and protect the safety, integrity, and security of the platform.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions.
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie banner. See our Cookie Policy for details.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party tools to operate the Services, including payment processors, analytics, email marketing, video hosting, and community software. These providers process information on our behalf under their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal information.
5. Data Storage & Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
6. Children & Minors (COPPA-Friendly)
The Services are designed for youth athletes and their families. We require verifiable parent or guardian consent before collecting personal information from a child under 13. Parents may review, request deletion of, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting us. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
For more information, see the FTC's COPPA guidance.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal information, opt out of marketing communications, and request a copy of the data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
9. International Users
The Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. under U.S. law.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email hello@smilezone.app or visit our Contact page.