Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: September 2010
Last Updated: Nov. 3, 2025
Hillhouse Athletics Hall of Fame (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any Personal Information that you may provide while using our mobile application (“App”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with Apple App Store requirements, including AppTrackingTransparency, GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.
By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
a. Information You Provide
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Name (optional)
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Email address (optional)
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Profile photo (optional)
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Hall of Fame nomination submission data (if user participates)
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Any content voluntarily submitted within the App
b. Automatically Collected Data
We may collect limited technical information such as:
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Device type/model
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Operating system version
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App activity and usage statistics
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Log data (such as IP address, crash reports)
This data is used strictly to improve App functionality and performance.
c. No Sensitive Data
We do not collect:
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Financial information
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Government identifiers
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Precise location data
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Children’s personal data without parental consent
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
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Provide and maintain App functionality
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Improve performance, design, and user experience
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Communicate App-related updates or support responses
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Prevent fraud and ensure security
We do not sell your personal information
Sharing of Information
We may share information only under these conditions:
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With service providers needed for App functionality (e.g., analytics, crash reporting)
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To comply with legal obligations or enforce App policies
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With your explicit consent
Service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for App-related services.
Third-Party Tools
The App may use third-party services such as:
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Apple App Analytics
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Firebase or similar performance tools (if applicable)
These services may collect diagnostic or aggregated usage data under their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We apply industry-standard safeguards to protect your information.
However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Sharing of Information
We may share information only under these conditions:
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With service providers needed for App functionality (e.g., analytics, crash reporting)
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To comply with legal obligations or enforce App policies
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With your explicit consent
Service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for App-related services.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
The App may feature historical student-athlete information.
However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If a parent/guardian believes such data has been improperly collected, please contact us — we will remove it promptly.
International Users
If you access the App outside the United States, you consent to the processing and storage of data in the U.S.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request corrections or deletion
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Withdraw consent at any time
Contact us using the information below to exercise these rights.
Data Retention
We retain user data only as long as:
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Required to operate the App
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Needed to comply with legal obligations
Optional account/profile data may be deleted upon request.
Apple App Tracking Transparency
We currently do not track users across other apps or websites, and we do not use data for targeted advertising.
If tracking is added in the future, users will first be presented with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (“ATT”) permission prompt.
Contact Information
If you have questions or would like to request data changes or removal:
Hillhouse Athletics Hall of Fame
Email: hillhousehof@gmail.com
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted in-App, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly.
Continued use of the App means you accept the revised policy.