This Cookie Policy applies to Beach Saint-Germain F.C. and all associated domain names and websites (the “Site”). Beach Saint-Germain F.C. is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, including children and families. Our Site uses cookies to improve performance, enhance functionality, and provide a positive browsing experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, the information they collect, and how you can manage or disable cookies. This policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. federal privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as well as relevant Virginia privacy standards. For additional information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that are sent by a website and stored on your computer or device when you visit the Site. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
How We Use Cookies
Beach Saint-Germain F.C. uses cookies in a limited and responsible manner to support website functionality and improve user experience. Cookies may be used to:
When you interact with our Site, we may collect aggregated, non-identifiable statistical information, such as the number of visitors, frequency of visits, page views, and common navigation paths. This information is used solely for analytical and operational purposes and cannot be used to identify individual users.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information, and we do not use cookies for targeted advertising directed at children.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Beach Saint-Germain F.C. is a youth sports organization, and we take children’s privacy seriously. Our website is intended for parents, guardians, and adults seeking information about our programs.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through cookies or other tracking technologies. Any personal information related to youth players is collected only through secure registration processes and with verifiable parental or guardian consent, in accordance with COPPA requirements.
If a parent or guardian believes that personal information has been inadvertently collected from a child under 13 without consent, they may contact us to request review or deletion of that information.
Your Consent
By continuing to use our Site without adjusting your browser settings, you are deemed to have consented to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise children’s online activity and browser settings.
Managing or Disabling Cookies
You may block or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings to prevent cookies from being stored on your device. You may also delete existing cookies at any time if you wish to withdraw your consent.
Browser cookie settings are typically located in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. Please note that while most of the Site will remain accessible without cookies, disabling cookies may limit certain features or functionality.