Summary of the Little League Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of Data Collection:
   
   • Little League collects personal information to facilitate player registration, eligibility verification, tournament participation, and volunteer management. This includes basic identifiers (e.g., names, addresses, dates of birth), school information for boundary verification, and medical/disability data for accommodations during events 1 2.
2. Parental Consent for Minors:
   • Little League complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For children under 13, verifiable parental consent is required before collecting or using their data. Parents can revoke consent at any time and request deletion of their child’s personal information 1 2.
3. Data Sharing:
   • Personal data may be shared with trusted sponsors or partners for program-related purposes but only in compliance with privacy laws. Additionally, data may be disclosed if legally required (e.g., subpoenas) 1 4.
4. Data Protection Measures:
   • Assure parents and participants that Little League has privacy safeguards in place to protect personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. The organization limits data collection to what is necessary for participation 1 5.
5. Rights of Parents and Guardians:
   • Parents have the right to request details about the types of data collected.  To exercise your rights, please go to the section in the privacy policy labelled “Data Protection Officer Contact Information & How to Exercise Your Rights.”  You can also contact [email protected]
6. Transparency in Practices:
   • Direct concerned individuals to review the full privacy policy available on Little League's website for detailed information about how data is collected, used, and protected 1 2.