Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Free Tournament (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://freetournament.net (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, register for events, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Parent/guardian name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Team and player information

• Event registration details

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information

Information may be collected directly through our Site or through trusted third-party platforms used for tournament registration and management.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Register teams and participants for tournaments

• Communicate important event updates

• Send confirmations, reminders, and schedule notifications

• Improve our services and operations

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. SMS Messaging & Consent

By providing your mobile phone number through our website, registration forms, or affiliated third-party registration platforms, you expressly consent to receive SMS (text message) communications from Free Tournament related to tournament operations.

How Consent Is Collected

Users provide express consent by submitting their mobile phone number through our event registration forms and actively checking an unchecked box indicating agreement to receive SMS communications from Free Tournament. This opt-in checkbox is separate from other agreements and is required to receive tournament-related SMS messages.

Types of Messages

SMS messages may include, but are not limited to:

• Tournament registration confirmations

• Game schedules and updates

• Event reminders

• Important tournament announcements

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on tournament activity and scheduling.

Fees

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message.
For assistance, reply HELP.

Third-Party Platforms

Tournament registrations may be completed through third-party platforms. By submitting your phone number, you acknowledge and agree that Free Tournament may communicate with you using the contact information provided for tournament-related purposes.

Use and Sharing of Phone Numbers

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers for marketing or promotional purposes. We may share contact information with trusted service providers (such as SMS delivery platforms and event management tools) solely for the purpose of operating tournament communications. These providers are required to keep such information confidential.

Data Retention

We retain personal information, including phone numbers collected for SMS communications, only as long as necessary to provide tournament-related services or as required by law. Users may request deletion of their information at any time by contacting us.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with:

• Event management platforms (e.g., Exposure Events)

• Communication service providers (SMS, email, phone)

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system is 100% secure.

6. Children’s Information

We collect information related to youth participants only through parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from minors without parental consent.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access or correct your information

• Opt out of communications

• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

8. Contact Us

Email: freetournament@gmail.com