Privacy
Policy

Introduction

Long Beach Junior Crew ("LBJC," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of athletes, parents, guardians, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide when you visit our website or participate in our programs.

By using our website or registering for any LBJC program, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact Information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address of athletes and parents or guardians.
• Athlete Information — date of birth, school, grade, emergency contacts, and rowing experience.
• Health and Medical Information — details necessary to participate safely in rowing programs, provided voluntarily through registration forms and waivers.
• Payment Information — processed through secure third-party payment providers; LBJC does not store full payment card numbers.
• Website Usage Data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and similar analytics information collected automatically.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process registrations, payments, and program enrollment.
• Communicate with athletes and families about practices, regattas, schedules, and club news.
• Ensure athlete safety and respond to emergencies.
• Comply with legal obligations and SafeSport requirements.
• Improve our website, programs, and services.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information with:

• Coaches, staff, and volunteers who need it to operate our programs.
• Regatta organizers and governing bodies (such as US Rowing) for entry and competition purposes.
• Service providers that help us run our website, process payments, or send communications.
• Authorities when required by law or to protect the safety of our athletes.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some site features may not function properly as a result.

Children's Privacy

Many of our athletes are minors. We collect information about minors only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and only as needed to provide our programs. Parents and guardians may review, update, or request deletion of their child's information at any time by contacting us.

Photography and Media

LBJC may take photographs or video of athletes during practices, regattas, and club events for use on our website, social media, and promotional materials. Parents or guardians may opt out by contacting us in writing.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you or your child by contacting us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and consistent with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy may be directed to Long Beach Junior Crew through the Contact section of our website.