Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SoCal Flag is a Southern California flag football media, directory, and information website operated by Orange County Ventures LLC DBA SoCal Flag ("SoCal Flag," "we," "us," or "our"). We publish flag football news, team and league directories, tournament listings, field information, rules guides, player-pathway information, and related content for the Southern California flag football community.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit socalflag.com and its subdomains (the "Site"), submit content or directory listings, sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

This policy does not cover third-party websites, apps, or services that may be linked from our Site. We encourage you to review their privacy practices separately.

2. Contact Information

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Business: Orange County Ventures LLC DBA SoCal Flag
• Address: 2942 Century Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• Email: info@socalflag.com
• Phone: (949) 385-2359

3. Information We Collect

3a. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, which may include:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and any other contact details you submit via our contact form or Get Listed form.
• Team name, league name, tournament name, organization name, location, website URL, social media links, and other directory or listing information submitted for publication.
• Submitted images, logos, event details, game dates, and related content submitted for directory or news purposes.
• Newsletter subscription email addresses, and any newsletter interest preferences or topic selections you choose when subscribing (such as tournament deadlines, tryouts, recruiting, Olympics/LA28, rules, or gear). We use these preferences to send relevant updates and to prioritize future coverage.
• Messages, inquiries, feedback, corrections, and any other free-text content you send to us.

3b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical information is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (city/region level).
• Browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Pages visited, links clicked, referral source, and time spent on pages.
• Date and time of access.
• HTTP request logs maintained by our hosting provider.

This information is used to operate, maintain, and improve the Site and is generally not linked to identifiable individuals unless required for security or legal purposes.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help us and our analytics providers understand how the Site is used.

4a. Google Analytics / GA4

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. GA4 collects information about your interactions with the Site — including pages visited, session duration, device and browser information, and approximate location — and transmits this data to Google's servers. Google may also use this data in accordance with its own privacy policies.

• GA4 uses cookies and may use device identifiers to track usage across sessions.
• We use GA4 data in aggregate to understand traffic patterns and improve our content.
• You can opt out of GA4 data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings to block Google Analytics cookies.
• For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not use GA4 data to personally identify individual users or combine it with other personal information we hold, except as described in this policy.

4b. Other Cookies

We may use functional cookies to maintain session state, store user preferences, or facilitate security measures (such as admin session management). These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of certain Site features and do not track you for advertising purposes.

5. Email and Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter or email list, we collect your email address and, if provided, your stated area of interest (such as tournaments or leagues). We use this information solely to send you SoCal Flag updates, news digests, and announcements.

• We do not sell, rent, or trade email subscriber lists.
• We do not share subscriber email addresses with third-party marketers.
• You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us at info@socalflag.com.
• After unsubscribing, we will retain your email address on a suppression list to prevent future accidental re-subscription, unless you request deletion.

6. Get Listed, Contact, Submission, and Directory Forms

Our Get Listed form, contact form, and similar submission forms allow users to submit information about teams, leagues, tournaments, fields, events, and other flag football-related content for potential listing or publication on the Site.

• We collect and store the information you submit through these forms, including contact details, organization details, and any supporting content.
• Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before being published. We reserve the right to approve, reject, edit, or decline any submission at our discretion.
• Once reviewed and approved, submitted content (team names, league names, tournament details, event dates, locations, website links, images, logos, etc.) may be published on the Site and made publicly visible.
• Contact information submitted through these forms (such as a submitter's name and email) is used internally to communicate about the submission and is not published without your consent.
• You should not submit private, sensitive, or confidential information through these forms that you do not want reviewed, stored, or potentially published.

7. Admin, API, and Inbound Content Submissions

Authorized SoCal Flag administrators and editorial staff may access restricted areas of the Site to manage, review, publish, and curate content. API endpoints used for inbound content submissions are protected by authentication and intended solely for authorized use. Any information submitted through these channels is subject to this Privacy Policy and applicable terms.

8. Public Submissions and Published Listing and News Content

Information submitted to SoCal Flag for the purpose of listing, directory inclusion, or news publication is treated as intended for potential public display. Specifically:

• Submitted names, team information, league and tournament data, images, logos, website links, and other submitted content may be published on the Site when submitted for listing, news, or directory purposes.
• Published content may be indexed by search engines and visible to the general public.
• We may review, edit, excerpt, or supplement submitted content before publication.
• If you believe information about you or your organization has been published in error or should be removed, please contact us at info@socalflag.com.
• Users should not submit private, sensitive, or personally identifying information (such as home addresses, personal phone numbers, or financial information) that they do not want published.

9. Future Commerce, Affiliate Links, and Payment Providers

SoCal Flag may in the future offer merchandise, ticketing, event registrations, or other commerce features, and may include affiliate links to third-party retailers (such as Amazon or sporting goods stores) or sponsor content. If and when these features are introduced:

• Payment processing will be handled by third-party payment providers (such as Stripe or similar services). We will not store your full credit card number or payment credentials on our servers.
• Affiliate links may generate a commission for SoCal Flag when you make a purchase. Purchases made through affiliate links are subject to the privacy policies of those third-party retailers.
• Sponsor and affiliate relationships will be disclosed in accordance with applicable FTC guidelines.
• This policy will be updated when commerce features become available.

10. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
• To review, process, and publish submitted listings, directory entries, and news content.
• To respond to your inquiries, messages, and contact form submissions.
• To send newsletters and email updates to subscribers who have opted in.
• To analyze site traffic and usage patterns (via analytics tools) to improve content quality and user experience.
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, spam, or unauthorized access.
• To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect the rights of SoCal Flag and its users.
• To facilitate any future commerce, affiliate, or sponsor features after appropriate disclosure.

We do not use personal information for automated individual profiling, behavioral advertising, or targeted advertising unless expressly disclosed in a future policy update.

11. How We Share Your Information

SoCal Flag does not sell personal information in the conventional sense — we do not sell your name, email address, or other personal identifiers to data brokers or third-party marketers for their independent use.

SoCal Flag does not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising unless explicitly disclosed in this policy or a future update.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

11a. Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating the Site and delivering our services. These providers may include:

• Web hosting and cloud infrastructure providers.
• Email delivery and newsletter platforms.
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Content delivery networks (CDNs) and image hosting services.
• AI or software services used in our editorial or content workflow.

Service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate security standards.

11b. Legal Compliance and Safety

We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary or appropriate to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable government requests.
• Enforce our Terms of Service or other applicable agreements.
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security incidents, or technical issues.
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of SoCal Flag, our users, or the public.

11c. Business Transfers

If SoCal Flag or Orange County Ventures LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, restructuring, or other business transfer, personal information we hold may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specifically:

• Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe and request deletion, or until we discontinue our newsletter service.
• Contact and submission form data is retained for a reasonable period to process your request and maintain records of correspondence.
• Published content (listings, news, directory entries) may remain on the Site indefinitely, as it serves ongoing informational value to the public.
• Analytics data is subject to Google's data retention policies as configured in our GA4 account.
• Server and access logs are retained according to our hosting provider's policies.

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@socalflag.com. We will honor deletion requests to the extent technically feasible and consistent with our legal obligations. Note that published content submitted for public listing may remain visible even after deletion of associated contact data, unless a separate removal request is made.

13. Your Choices

13a. Email Unsubscribe Options

You may opt out of our newsletter and marketing emails at any time by:

• Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in any email we send.
• Emailing us at info@socalflag.com with a request to be removed from our mailing list.

Please allow up to 10 business days for your unsubscribe request to take effect. We may still contact you with transactional or legal notices (such as changes to this policy) even after you unsubscribe from marketing emails.

13b. Cookie and Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control or block cookies through your browser settings. You can also use browser extensions or privacy tools to limit tracking. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For Google Analytics specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

14. California Privacy Rights / Notice to California Residents

SoCal Flag is based in California and primarily serves California residents. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents may have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as information we need to retain for legal compliance or security purposes).
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: SoCal Flag does not sell personal information in the conventional sense, and does not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide opt-out mechanisms.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@socalflag.com or call (949) 385-2359. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by law.

15. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

SoCal Flag is a flag football media and directory website directed to parents, coaches, athletes, organizers, and general audiences. It is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided personal information to us without your consent, please contact us immediately at info@socalflag.com or (949) 385-2359. We will promptly investigate and delete any such information.

16. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure session management, access controls on administrative functions, and use of reputable hosting and infrastructure providers.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to take precautions such as using strong passwords and not sharing sensitive personal information unnecessarily.

17. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including official league and tournament sites, sports organizations, news outlets, and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational value. We do not control the content, privacy practices, or data handling of third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit through a link from SoCal Flag.

18. International Users

SoCal Flag is operated in the United States and is primarily intended for users in the United States, specifically Southern California. If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer and processing.

19. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Site features. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Orange County Ventures LLC DBA SoCal Flag
• 2942 Century Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• Email: info@socalflag.com
• Phone: (949) 385-2359