Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2, 2026
Great Valley Ice Hockey operates this website and online store to provide program information, registration guidance, team resources, spirit wear, fundraising information, sponsorship information, and related club updates.
This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, contact the club, register through linked services, or purchase products through the online store.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect or process the following types of information:
• Contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, billing address, or shipping address.
• Order and transaction information, such as products viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, or exchanged.
• Payment-related information processed through Shopify and its payment providers.
• Communication details, such as information you provide through the Contact page or other club communication forms.
• Device and usage information, such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and general website activity.
• Account information if customer accounts are enabled through the online store.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. Parents or guardians should contact the club if they believe a child has submitted personal information that should be removed.
How We Use Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
• Provide and improve the website and online store.
• Process purchases, payments, shipping, returns, and exchanges.
• Respond to questions submitted through the Contact page.
• Provide program, registration, fundraising, sponsorship, and spirit wear information.
• Communicate with families, customers, or supporters when needed.
• Help protect the website, store, and users from fraud, misuse, or security issues.
• Comply with legal, accounting, tax, or operational requirements.
Shopify and Third-Party Services
This website and online store are powered by Shopify. Shopify may collect and process information in order to provide store functionality, checkout, payment processing, order management, security, analytics, and related services.
We may also use third-party services or links, including but not limited to TeamSnap, spirit wear vendors, fundraising partners, social media platforms, payment processors, shipping providers, and website tools. These third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms.
When you leave this website and visit a third-party website, that third party’s privacy policy applies. Great Valley Ice Hockey is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites we do not control.
How Information May Be Shared
We may share information when necessary with:
• Shopify and related store service providers.
• Payment processors and fraud-prevention tools.
• Shipping and fulfillment providers.
• Vendors or partners involved in spirit wear, fundraising, sponsorships, or club operations.
• Website, hosting, analytics, or technology providers.
• Legal, financial, or administrative service providers when needed.
• Government, legal, or regulatory authorities if required by law.
We do not sell personal information for direct monetary payment.
Cookies and Website Tracking
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support store functionality, improve website performance, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and help provide a better user experience.
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website or checkout features.
Marketing Communications
If email marketing or promotional communication is used, you may unsubscribe using the instructions included in the message. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, you may still receive non-marketing messages related to orders, account activity, registration, customer service, or club operations.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, online store, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information through general contact forms or unsecured communication channels.
Data Retention
We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the website and store, respond to inquiries, process orders, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and support club operations.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your information, or to opt out of certain uses.
Requests can be submitted through the Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for use by parents, guardians, players, families, supporters, and community members. The online store and contact features are not intended for unsupervised use by children.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has submitted personal information through this website, they should contact the club so the information can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.
Links to Other Websites
This website may include links to third-party websites, including registration platforms, team communication tools, vendors, social media pages, fundraising platforms, and partner websites.
We are not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect website changes, store updates, legal requirements, operational changes, or new club practices.
The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests can be submitted through the Contact page:
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