Last Updated: February 11, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
SUTS Events (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “SUTS Events”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our participants, parents, guardians, coaches, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sutsevents.com, register for our events, or interact with our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Personal Information
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you or your household, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Player Information: Full name, date of birth, age, grade level, school name, jersey number
- Team Information: Team name, coach name, organization affiliation
- Parent/Guardian Information: Name, contact details, emergency contact information
- Athletic Information: Position, height, stats, playing history, team affiliations
- Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing address (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
- Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), registration history
- Health Information: Emergency medical information, injury reports (when voluntarily provided)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in Section 6
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Partner Platforms: BallerTV, BallerTube, and other media partners
- Social Media: If you interact with our social media accounts
- Tournament Partners: Florida Sports Coast, Wiregrass, and venue partners
- Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation and billing information
2.4 Photos, Videos, and Media
We collect visual content including:
- Event Photography: Photos taken at tournaments and showcases
- Video Content: Game footage, highlights, and livestream recordings
- Social Media Content: Photos and videos shared on our platforms
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Event Administration
- Process registrations and payments
- Manage event schedules and brackets
- Communicate event details, updates, and changes
- Verify eligibility and roster compliance
- Coordinate facility and tournament logistics
3.2 Recruiting and Athlete Exposure
- Create athlete profiles for college coach visibility
- Share player information with college recruiters and scouts
- Publish rosters and statistics
- Feature athletes on BallerTube and partner platforms
- Distribute scouting reports and rankings
3.3 Media and Marketing
- Produce event coverage, highlights, and promotional content
- Livestream games through BallerTV and partner platforms
- Post content on social media (Instagram, Twitter/X)
- Create marketing materials and advertisements
- Showcase testimonials and success stories
3.4 Communications
- Send registration confirmations and receipts
- Provide event updates and schedule changes
- Share promotional emails about upcoming events
- Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
- Conduct surveys and gather feedback
3.5 Website and Service Improvement
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Develop new features and services
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Troubleshoot technical issues
3.6 Legal and Safety
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
- Protect rights, property, and safety of SUTS Events and participants
- Resolve disputes and investigate complaints
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
4.1 College Coaches and Recruiters
We share player information with college coaches and recruiting professionals for exposure purposes, including:
- Names, ages, grades, and contact information
- Athletic statistics and performance data
- Photos and video footage
- Team affiliations and tournament participation
4.2 Partner Platforms and Service Providers
We share information with trusted third parties who assist in our operations:
- BallerTV: For livestreaming and video coverage
- BallerTube: For athlete profiles and recruiting exposure
- Payment Processors: For secure transaction processing
- Email Service Providers: For communications and marketing
- Website Hosting: For website operation and maintenance
- AthleteXposure: For platform services and support
4.3 Venue and Tournament Partners
We share necessary information with:
- Florida Sports Coast, Wiregrass: Facility partners for event coordination
- Tournament Co-hosts: For joint event management
- Officials and Staff: For event operations
4.4 Public Display
The following information may be publicly displayed:
- Team rosters and player names
- Game schedules and results
- Statistics and standings
- Photos and videos from events
- Social media posts and content
4.5 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal process or government requests
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
- Protect rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or security threats
4.6 Business Transfers
If SUTS Events is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information 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.
- Registration Data: Retained for 7 years for business records
- Payment Information: Retained according to financial record-keeping requirements
- Media Content: Retained indefinitely for promotional and archival purposes
- Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out of communications
- Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months
You may request deletion of your personal information as described in Section 10.
6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
6.1 What We Use
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track website usage and performance (Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Support advertising and promotional activities
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media sharing features
6.2 Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- BallerTV.com
- BallerTube.com
- Social media platforms
- Partner organizations
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
SUTS Events frequently works with minors (under age 18) participating in basketball tournaments. We comply with applicable children’s privacy laws:
- We collect personal information from minors only with verifiable parental/guardian consent
- Parents/guardians can review, modify, or request deletion of their child’s information
- We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent
- Photos and videos of minors are used only for event coverage and recruiting purposes
Parents/guardians can contact us at sutsreport@gmail.com to exercise rights regarding their child’s information.
9. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and data storage
- Password protection for accounts
- Limited employee access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
10.1 Access and Portability
- Request a copy of personal information we hold about you
- Receive information in a portable format
10.2 Correction
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Update your registration or account information
10.3 Deletion
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Note: Deletion may affect your ability to participate in future events
10.4 Opt-Out of Marketing
- Unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link in each message
- Contact us to opt out of other marketing communications
- Note: You will still receive transactional emails related to your registrations
10.5 Object to Processing
- Object to certain uses of your information
- Restrict how we use your data
10.6 Withdraw Consent
- Withdraw previously given consent for data processing
- Note: This may limit your ability to use our services
To exercise these rights, contact us at sutsreport@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
11. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights
To submit a request, email sutsreport@gmail.com or call our designated request line (if available).
12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
SUTS Events operates primarily in Florida, United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
13. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date
- Sending email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
- Providing notice at registration for upcoming events
Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no industry standard for how to handle such signals.
15. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
SUTS Events
Email: sutsreport@gmail.com
Website: sutsevents.com
Instagram: @sutsreport
Twitter/X: @sutsreport
For privacy-specific inquiries, please include “Privacy Request” in your email subject line.