Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of Africa Pickleball

Effective Date: July 10, 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Welcome to AfricaPickleball.org. At Africa Pickleball, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members, participants, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data when you interact with our website and services.

Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Africa Pickleball

Address: Africa Pickleball LLC, 600 1st Ave Ste 102 PMB 2602, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Email: contact@africapickleball.org

Website: www.africapickleball.org

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. We collect information when you submit a form, create an account, sign up for updates, contact us, register interest in a program, or support the mission through an approved donation or contribution flow.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services, such as browsing patterns and log data.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types and versions, time zone settings, and operating systems.

How We Use Your Information

Your data enables us to provide and improve our services:

• Processing registrations, contact requests, program interest, and approved donation or contribution records
• Responding to support and assistance requests
• Enhancing website functionality and user experience
• Conducting research to improve our offerings
• Sending website updates and mission-relevant information
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

Data Storage and Security

We store your personal data securely and take appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. Data is retained as long as needed for services or as required by legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We only share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and serving users, under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights or the safety of our users.

Payment Processing and Fraud Prevention

We use Stripe to process donations and other payment-related transactions securely. Stripe.js may load when you visit our website, including before you begin checkout.

Stripe may receive information about your browser, device, network connection, and interactions with our website to help prevent fraud, detect unauthorized activity, and assess payment risk. Stripe collects and processes this information under its own privacy practices.

Africa Pickleball does not directly receive or store the underlying device-risk information collected by Stripe unless it is included in payment or transaction records Stripe provides to us.

For more information, please review Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

Under applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request erasure of your data under certain conditions
• Restrict or object to data processing in certain cases
• Request data portability in specific circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided above.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and you are encouraged to review it regularly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@africapickleball.org.

This Privacy Policy explains how Africa Pickleball collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our website and services. Privacy rights and requirements may vary by location. We will respond to applicable privacy requests as required by law.