Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy for WHA.Hockey
Effective Date: August 22, 2025
At World Hockey Association ("we", "our", or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.wha.hockey
(the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information from users in the following ways:
a. Personal Information
When you interact with the Site, you may voluntarily provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Location (e.g., city, country)
Any information you provide through contact forms, newsletter signups, or account registrations
b. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect non-personal data through cookies, log files, and other analytics tools, such as:
Browser type and version
Device information
IP address
Pages visited and time spent
Referring/exit pages
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Improve the functionality and content of our Site
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries
Send you newsletters or promotional materials (if you've opted in)
Monitor and analyze usage trends and behaviors
Enhance the overall user experience
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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help remember preferences and usage patterns.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to enhance our Site, including:
Google Analytics
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
Social media plugins (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control how these third parties collect or use your information.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary to operate the Site, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your personal information
Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@worldhockeyassociation.com
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@wha.hockey
Website: https://www.wha.hockey