Privacy Policy

The Metro Atlanta Youth Football League (MAYFL) is committed to protecting the privacy of our players, parents, coaches, volunteers, officials, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage information obtained through our website, registration systems, and league activities.

1. Information We Collect

MAYFL may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Parent/Guardian Name
  • Player Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Emergency Contact Information
  • Team and Association Information

Registration Information

  • Age Verification Documents
  • Medical Information required for participation
  • Player Eligibility Documents
  • Coaching Certifications and Background Check Information

Website Information

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Device Information
  • Website Usage Statistics
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies

2. How We Use Information

Information collected by MAYFL may be used to:

  • Process player, coach, volunteer, and team registrations
  • Verify eligibility requirements
  • Communicate league information, schedules, updates, and announcements
  • Ensure participant safety and emergency preparedness
  • Maintain league records
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Comply with governing body requirements and applicable laws

3. Information Sharing

MAYFL does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Information may only be shared when necessary with:

  • Member Associations and Organizations
  • League Officials
  • Tournament Operators
  • Insurance Providers
  • Governing Bodies
  • Law Enforcement or Government Agencies when required by law

Any information shared is limited to what is necessary to conduct league operations and ensure participant eligibility and safety.

4. Children’s Privacy

MAYFL serves youth athletes and collects information only through parents, legal guardians, authorized coaches, or association administrators.

We take reasonable measures to protect information related to minors and use such information solely for league administration, eligibility verification, safety, and participation purposes.

5. Photos, Videos, and Media

Participation in MAYFL events may result in photographs, videos, live streams, and other media being captured.

MAYFL reserves the right to use photographs, video recordings, and other media from league activities for:

  • League promotion
  • Social media
  • Website content
  • Marketing materials
  • Historical archives

Parents or guardians who wish to request limited use of a player’s image should contact MAYFL in writing.

6. Data Security

MAYFL implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to protect the information entrusted to us.

7. Data Retention

MAYFL retains records only as long as necessary to:

  • Support league operations
  • Maintain historical records
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce league policies

Records may be securely deleted when no longer needed.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

Users may adjust browser settings to disable cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

9. Third-Party Services

MAYFL may utilize third-party platforms for registration, payments, scheduling, communication, and website hosting. These providers maintain their own privacy policies and security practices.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services used in conjunction with MAYFL activities.

10. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Review information we maintain about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update contact information
  • Request deletion of information where legally permissible

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

MAYFL reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Metro Atlanta Youth Football League (MAYFL)
Email: [Insert League Email]
Website: [Insert Website URL]

Privacy Commitment

MAYFL respects your privacy. We do not sell, rent, lease, or monetize personal information collected through our website, registration systems, or league operations. Information collected is used solely to support youth athletics, league administration, participant safety, and the mission of MAYFL.