PRIVACY POLICY

Rising Stars Cup ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for our tournament, or interact with us.

This policy complies with applicable privacy laws in the state of Virginia, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).


1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information from users:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Player and team registration details (including age verification)

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

  • Communication records (emails, messages, and inquiries)

B. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs)

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage tournament registrations

  • To communicate with you regarding tournament updates, schedules, and policies

  • To improve website functionality and user experience

  • To ensure compliance with tournament rules and regulations

  • For marketing and promotional purposes (with your consent)

  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements


3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Tournament Organizers & Officials – To facilitate team participation and verify eligibility.

  • Service Providers – Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing, and email communications.

  • Sponsors & Partners – Limited data may be shared with sponsors for promotional purposes (with your consent).

  • Legal Authorities – If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

All third parties are required to handle your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.


4. Your Privacy Rights (Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act - VCDPA)
If you are a resident of Virginia, you have the following rights under the VCDPA:

  • Right to Access – You can request a copy of the personal data we have about you.

  • Right to Correct – You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Delete – You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

  • Right to Opt-Out – You can opt out of targeted advertising and data sharing for marketing purposes.

  • Right to Data Portability – You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@risingstarscup.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by the VCDPA.


5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure encryption for payment transactions

  • Access controls and authentication measures

  • Regular security audits and monitoring

Despite these efforts, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.


6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.


7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.


8. Children’s Privacy
The Rising Stars Cup is a youth sports tournament, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.


9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.


10. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights under the VCDPA, contact us at:


Anyx Capital LLC
privacy@risingstarscup.com
1640 Boro Pl Flr 4

McLean, VA 22102


By using our website and registering for the tournament, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.