Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Introduction
The Steeler Football Sideline Booster Club (“Booster Club,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website fohifootballboosters.org. We are a volunteer-run booster organization supporting the Fontana High School Steelers Football program in Fontana, California.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through this website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you submit a form on our website, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Your message or inquiry
- Volunteer availability and areas of interest
- Business name and contact details (for sponsorship inquiries)
Donation Information
When you make a donation through our website, payment is processed by a third-party payment processor (such as PayPal, Stripe, or Venmo). We do not store your credit card or banking information on our servers. We may retain your name, email, and donation amount for our records.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, our site may automatically collect basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This is used solely for website security and performance monitoring.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your contact, volunteer, or sponsorship inquiries
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Send you Booster Club news, event announcements, and newsletters (only if you opt in)
- Coordinate volunteer participation
- Recognize sponsors on our website and at events
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- WPForms — Contact, volunteer, and sponsorship form processing
- GiveWP — Donation form processing
- Mailchimp — Email newsletter delivery (if you subscribe)
- Google Maps — Embedded map on our Contact page (subject to Google’s Privacy Policy)
- Cool Dog Teez — Our official apparel partner. Links to their store use an affiliate referral code. Purchases you make on their site are subject to their own privacy policy and terms.
- Hostinger — Our website hosting provider
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to maintain basic site functionality (such as WordPress login sessions for administrators). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. Your browser settings allow you to refuse or delete cookies at any time.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for adults and parents or guardians of student-athletes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through our forms, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
As a California-based organization, we respect the rights of California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we have collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the form below.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly. We will not send you unsolicited commercial email.
Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links to external sites, including fohisteelers.com and cooldogteez.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please reach out:
Steeler Football Sideline Booster Club
Fontana High School — Fontana, California
Website: fohifootballboosters.org