Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/4/24
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At Forte Athletics L.L.C. (“Forte Athletics”), accessible at www.forteathletics.net, protecting your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined here.
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Note on FERPA and COPPA Compliance:
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FERPA: If Forte Athletics receives access to personally identifiable student information provided by educational institutions, we will only use such information as a “school official” under FERPA and strictly for authorized educational purposes. We will not disclose this information to third parties except as allowed by law, and we will maintain adequate security measures to protect student records.
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COPPA: Forte Athletics is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected any personal information from a child under 13 without proper parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Band directors and authorized representatives must ensure that no one under 13 is invited to use the platform. If we become aware that a user under 13 is using our services, we will take immediate steps to remove their account.
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1. Newsletter Sign-Ups (Website Only): We collect email addresses submitted through our website’s newsletter sign-up form to send newsletters and updates. These sign-ups are not connected to any fitness program usage or platform invitations.
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Contact Forms: We may collect the following information:
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Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Ensemble Information
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Wix, our website hosting platform, may collect other types of data. Please refer to Wix’s Privacy Policy for more details.
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2. How We Use Your Information
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Newsletter Sign-Ups: To send newsletters and updates about our offerings.
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Contact Forms:
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To send free digital products (such as fitness programs).
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To respond to inquiries or provide quotes for services.
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3. Data Sharing
We do not share your information with any third parties.
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4. Data Retention
We retain your data until you request deletion, or as required by law or regulatory standards related to student records if applicable under FERPA.
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5. Security Measures
Your data is protected using the security measures provided by Wix, including secure storage and encryption protocols. For more details, see Wix’s security practices. We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect education records in compliance with FERPA.
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6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies provided by Wix to improve your browsing experience. For more details, refer to Wix’s cookie policy.
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7. International Data Transfers
All data is processed and stored within our region.
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8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your data.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Opt-out of receiving newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
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If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected your child’s personal information, please contact us at info@forteathletics.net and we will delete it promptly.
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9. Updates to This Policy
If this policy changes, we will notify you via email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to FERPA, COPPA, or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at info@forteathletics.net.