Half-Volley.com Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 1, 2026
Half-Volley.com respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
Registered Brand Name. The registered brand name for this service is Half-Volley.com. All references to "Half-Volley.com" in this policy refer to the same website, service, and brand.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide when creating an account or updating your profile, including:
- Your name and email address
- Your phone number (optional, used for text reminders and substitute requests)
- Your sport preferences (tennis, pickleball, or both)
- Your profile photo (optional)
- Your availability and blackout dates
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to operate and improve the scheduling service. Specific uses include:
- Displaying scheduled matches and group rosters
- Allowing you to join or leave match slots
- Sending text reminders and substitute requests when enabled by administrators
- Maintaining group membership and contact directories for authorized members
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes. Your contact information is shared only with other authenticated members of your groups as needed for scheduling. Public visitors may see limited profile information, such as names, but not email addresses or phone numbers.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including encrypted connections, authentication requirements, and role-based access controls, to safeguard personal information such as email addresses and phone numbers. Administrators and schedulers have access only to the information necessary to manage groups and matches.
5. Text Messaging
In order to receive text messages from Half-Volley.com, you must add your cell phone number to your profile and separately visit the SMS Opt-In page to choose which types of messages you would like to receive. By checking the appropriate boxes, you consent to receive schedule reminder SMS, substitution request SMS, or both. Message frequency depends on group activity and administrator settings. You can opt out at any time by unchecking the boxes on the SMS Opt-In page, removing your phone number from your profile, or by asking an administrator to disable text messaging for your group.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We use minimal cookies and local storage only as necessary to maintain your session and site preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics for advertising.
7. Your Choices
You can update or delete your profile information at any time from your profile page. You may also request account deletion by contacting an administrator.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact the site administrator.