Last updated: January 6, 2026
Introduction
Ball603 ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at ball603.com or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide our basketball coverage services:
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes general information like pages visited, time spent on site, and device type. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message content).
- Contributor Information: If you register as a contributor (photographer, writer), we collect your name, email, and relevant professional information.
- Roster Submissions: Coaches who submit team rosters provide player names, jersey numbers, positions, and grade levels.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our basketball coverage content
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Manage contributor assignments and credentials
- Display accurate team rosters and game information
- Analyze site usage to improve user experience
Social Media Integration
Ball603 uses Facebook and Instagram APIs to share our content on social media platforms. When we post content to our official Ball603 Facebook Page and Instagram account, we do so through Meta's official API services. We do not collect or store any personal data from users who view or interact with our social media posts.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram): For social media content sharing
- SmugMug: For photo gallery hosting
- Supabase: For secure data storage
- Netlify: For website hosting
Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website covers high school basketball, which includes coverage of student athletes. We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Roster information and game coverage is provided by schools and coaches in their official capacities.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of any marketing communications
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: kj@ball603.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.