PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Houston Spartans ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (houstonspartans.com) or participate in our programs.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit a contact form
• Apply to our Content Creator Program
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Participate in our Discord community
• Interact with us on social media

This personal information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, Discord username)
• Social media handles and platform usernames
• Content links and portfolio information
• Demographic information (optional)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Process and respond to your inquiries and applications
• Manage our Content Creator Program and communicate with participants
• Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
• Comply with legal obligations
• Fulfill any other purpose for which you provided the information

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent or at your direction

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request access to your personal information
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: The right to opt-out of marketing communications
• Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to such transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: houstontxspartans@gmail.com
• Discord: discord.gg/fP5Ek7Xv3A