HeadSharp Privacy Policy in Connection with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
(Last Modified May 26, 2017)
Introduction
HeadSharp Performance Corporation, ("HeadSharp," "we" or "us") provides an online and mobile service, the HeadSharp website, www.headsharp.com (the "Site"), computer mobile applications ("App" or "Apps") and programs hosted by or on behalf of HeadSharp and related services (together with the Site and the Apps, the "Service"). The terms "you" and "user" means all individuals and entities that access the Service.
This Privacy Policy describes how we use Personal Information (defined below) that we collect from you as part of you using our service. This Privacy Policy also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your Personal and how you can access and update this information, and what information you provide that we will retain even if you decide to delete the App or stop using the Service. Our Privacy Policy is not a contract, and it does not create any legal rights or obligations.
You should also read our Terms of Service, available at www.headsharp.com/terms which contains important information about the scope and nature of the Service, and the rules that apply to your use of our Service. All capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy that are not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meaning given to them in the Terms of Service for HeadSharp.
Your use of the Service indicates that you consent to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information and other information as described in this Privacy Policy and the HeadSharp Terms of Service. If you do not consent to the use of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy or do not agree to the Terms of Service, do not use the Service.
This Privacy Policy is provided in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”); to inform parents of the information we collect from users of the App, to describe how we use and disclose that information, and how we obtain their required consent to collect information from children under 13 years of age.
What Information We Collect About Children
As described above, we collect personal information from children to help them achieve their sports related peak performance goals.
How Information is collected. We may collect information about children directly from children or parents, as well as automatically through a child’s use of our Services. We will not require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary to use our services. We do provide parents with a copy of a notice of our privacy practices.
Information We Collect Directly. We collect a child’s age, name and grade from her or his parents during the registration process.
Information We Collect Automatically. We collect information about a child’s activities on their mobile device and the geolocation information from their mobile device, while the Services are active. We may also automatically collect the following information through cookies and other technologies: domain name; your browser type, and operating system type, name and model; pages or screens you view; links you click; your IP address; the length of time you visit Use our Services; and the referring URL, or the webpage that led you to our Site; device name and model; version; the timestamp and length of time that you use the Services; and the geolocation of your mobile device.
Other Information We Collect About Children. We collect information about children’s activities on our Site and in our Apps, we do not share this information with third parties, other than our service providers. Before we analyze or use any activity data for our own commercial purposes, we de-identify and/or aggregate such information.
How We Use Children’s Information
We that personal information collected from children for the following purposes:
- To provide our Services;
- To respond to customer service and technical support issues and requests; and
- To better understand how users access and use our Service, both on an aggregated and individualized basis; to respond to user desires and preferences; to improve our Services and to develop additional products and services; and for other research and analytical purposes.
Unique Identifiers. We collect and use unique identifiers, such as IP addresses, as necessary to operate our Site, Apps, or Services, including to maintain or analyze their functioning; perform network communications; authenticate users or personalize content; and protect the security or integrity of users and our Site, Apps, and Services.
Aggregate or De-identified Information. We may use aggregate or de-identified information about children for research, analysis, marketing, and similar purposes. When we do so, we strip out names, contact information, and other personal identifiers. We may use aggregate or de-identified information for the following purposes:
How We Disclose Children’s Information
We do not sell children’s personal information, and a child may not make his or her personal information public through our Services. In general, we may disclose the personal information that we collect about children to provide our Services, to comply with the law, and to protect HeadSharp and other users of our Services. For example, we may share children’s personal information as follows:
- Parents. We may disclose a child’s information to his/her parents.
- Affiliates. We may disclose information we collect about a child to our affiliates or subsidiaries for research, marketing or other purposes consistent with this Policy.
- Service Providers. We may disclose information we collect about a child to vendors, service providers, contractors, agents or other entities who perform functions on our behalf.
- Business Transfers. We may transfer information we collect about a child to another entity if we are acquired by or merged with another company, if substantially all of our assets are transferred to another company or as part of a bankruptcy proceeding.
- In Response to Legal Process. We may disclose information we collect about a child in order to comply with the law, a judicial proceeding, court order or other legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena.
- To Protect Us and Others. We also may disclose information we collect about a child where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, violations of our Terms of Use or this Policy or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
- Aggregate/De-identified. We may disclose aggregate or de-identified information that we collect about children through our Services, for advertising, research and analytical services; however, we will strip out names, contact information and other personal identifiers before we do so.
International guests
If you are accessing this Platform from outside of the United States, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, and the processing, use, and sharing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Regardless of where your information is collected or transferred, the information will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights to Review, Delete, and Control Our Use of Children’s Personal Information
Parents have a right to review the information we have collected about their children, respectively, and to delete it, and to tell us to stop using it. To exercise these rights, you may contact us at [email protected]. You will be required to authenticate yourself as the child’s parent to receive information about that child. Please note that copies of information may remain in cached or archived form on our systems after you request us to delete it.
Protecting Your Information
We take the security of your Personal Information very seriously, and have implemented policies and procedures, including technical measures, that are designed to help safeguard it. Please remember that you play a valuable part in security as well. Your password to access our Service, which you select at registration, should never be shared with anyone and should be changed frequently. While we strive to use best practices to protect your Personal Information, the Internet and computer technology is not 100% secure and we cannot absolutely ensure the security of any Personal Information that you provide to us.
California Residents
California residents may choose to request certain information regarding our disclosure of Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes or choose to opt out of such disclosure. To make a request or to opt out at any time, please contact us at [email protected] or the other contact information provided below. Our policy is not to disclose Personal Information collected online to a third party for directing marketing without your approval.
Payments
HeadSharp uses Teachable as its third-party service providers for payment services (e.g. card acceptance, merchant settlement, and related services). By purchasing any features or products, you agree to be bound by Teachable https://teachable.com/privacy-policy/ and hereby consent and authorize HeadSharp and Teachable to share any information and payments instructions you provide with PayPal and other third party service provider(s) to the minimum extent required to complete your transactions.
Customer Credit Card Information: HeadSharp uses a third parties to keep a protected copy of your credit card number. This billing data belongs to you, and by utilizing the Service, you grant HeadSharp a license to use this data to bill you for services rendered. This will only be applicable to HeadSharp web app and payment information for iOS and Android devices are stored in ITunes and google play account respectively.
Third Party Websites
You should carefully review security/privacy policies of any third-party sites accessible from the Site. Other sites accessible through the Site have their own policies and data collection, use, and disclosure practices. Please consult each site's policies and practice. HeadSharp is not responsible for the policies or practices of third parties. The information practices of those websites linked from the Site are not covered by this Privacy Policy. These other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data, or solicit personal information.
How to Opt-out
If you choose to stop receiving emails from HeadSharp, please follow the unsubscribe instructions within each email communication or send an email to [email protected]. HeadSharp will not provide or share any mailing lists or other information about you to another company or service for promotional purposes. Any service related emails (to confirm a purchase, etc.) generally do not offer an option to unsubscribe as they are necessary to provide the service you requested.
HeadSharp Newsletter
HeadSharp maintains a newsletter for its registered users. As a registered user, you agree to receive the Site’s newsletters unless you have specifically chosen to opt out.
Contact HeadSharp
The Service is owned, operated, and maintained by:
HeadSharp Performance Corporation
14 Ridge Road
South River, NJ, 08882
1-877-21-SHARP
Changes to this COPPA and General Privacy Policy
This COPPA Policy and General Privacy Policy (collectively “Privacy Policy”) is current as of the Effective Date set forth above. We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, so please be sure to check back periodically. We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on our Site and in our Apps. If we make any changes to this Privacy Policy that materially affect our practices with regard to the personal information we have previously collected from you, we will endeavor to provide you with notice in advance of such change by highlighting the change on our Site and in our Apps.