PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for being a part of the Washington Capitals Fan Club ("Fan Club", "we", "us", or "our"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for the fan club, participate in events, or engage with our content.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

When you register as a fan club member, sign up for newsletters, participate in contests, or attend events, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Date of birth (for age verification)
Mailing address (for sending merchandise or event invitations)
Phone number (optional)
Your favorite player or fan preferences (optional)

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Cookies and usage data (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Register and manage your fan club membership
Send newsletters, updates, and exclusive content
Organize contests, giveaways, and events
Improve the website and fan experience
Respond to your questions or support requests
Personalize content based on your preferences

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

Service providers who help us run the website or manage communications
Partners for co-hosted fan events or promotions (only with your consent)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and users

4. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access or correct your personal information
Opt out of email marketing at any time
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for data processing

To make any of these requests, please email us at info@capsfanclub.org

5. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. If you're a parent and believe your child has shared information with us, please contact us so we can remove it.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us understand user behavior and improve the site. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

7. Data Security

We use appropriate security measures (like SSL encryption) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, such as the official NHL site or merchandise partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” at the top and notify you if the changes are significant.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 

info@capsfanclub.org

 Washington Capitals Fan Club Team