GATORADE YOUTH PARTNERSHIPS WEBSITE CURRENT PRIVACY NOTICE
12.18.2013
THIS PRIVACY POLICY APPLIES TO THIS SITE ONLY
This policy describes our privacy practices for the website where it is posted.
This policy does not apply to information we might collect in other situations, like offline or by email.
This policy is effective as of 12.18.2013.
To download a copy of this full privacy notice, see below.
WE COLLECT INFORMATION THROUGH THIS SITE.
We may collect contact and personal information. For example, we might collect your name, address, email address, and phone number.
We also collect information you submit, share or post. For example if you post content such as comments, videos or photos, we will collect the information you provide to us. We will also collect information you submit regarding your organization and events.
We collect information about your device and internet usage. We may also collect information about the parts of our website you use or websites you visit when you leave our own. We may work with third parties who collect information about you when you use our website.
Depending on the features you use, we may collect information about your location. When accessing a site or application from a mobile device, we might use cellular tower information to identify your approximate location. We might also work with third parties who collect this information through our apps or websites. Other information. If you use our websites, we may collect information about the browser you are using. We might track the pages you visit. We might look at what site you came from, or what site you visit when you leave us. We collect this information using the tracking tools described here. To control those tools, please read below.
WE COLLECT INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM YOU, FROM THIRD PARTIES, AND PASSIVELY.
We collect information directly from you. We might collect information from you when you submit content or post comments.
We collect information from you passively. We (or vendors acting on our behalf) use common collection techniques. For example, we might use browser cookies, scripts or other tools to track your activities. To learn more about these tools and how you can control them, see below.
We get information about you from third parties.
WE USE INFORMATION TO PROVIDE THE FEATURES IN OUR APPS AND AS DESCRIBED HERE.
We use information to respond to your requests or questions.
We use your information to help us improve our products and services. For example, we might look at usage trends to make sure our sites and apps are easy to use. We may also use information to customize your browsing experience.
For security purposes. We may use information to protect our company, our customers, or our websites.
For our legitimate business purposes. For example, we may send you emails about your account or changes to our sites, applications, or policies. We may also combine information that we receive about you from third parties with information we already have.
WE MAY SHARE INFORMATION WITH THIRD PARTIES.
If we think we have to in order to comply with the law. For example, we will share information to respond to a court order or subpoena. We may also share if a government agency requests. We may also share if an investigatory body requests.
With third parties who perform services on our behalf. We share information with vendors. We may also authorize them to collect information on our behalf. For example, our vendors may collect information for anonymous data reporting. Some vendors may be located outside of the United States.
With our business partners and third party functionality. If we provide joint services, we may share your information with our business partners. We may also share your information with vendors.
With our affiliated companies. The Gatorade Company is a part of PepsiCo., Inc. (“Pepsi Brands”). Pepsi Brands include Pepsi Cola, Frito Lay, Quaker Oats, and Tropicana. For a full list, visit www.pepsico.com. We may share your information with any of these or future Pepsi Brands.
In the event of a change in corporate ownership. For example, if part of our business was sold we may sell our customer list as part of that transaction.
For other reasons we may describe to you.
WE USE COMMON TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES.
We or our vendors use several common tracking tools. These may include browser cookies. We use these tools to track our consumers and website visitors. We also use them for other business purposes, including:
- To track new visitors to our sites.
- To recognize past customers.
- To store your password if you are registered on our sites.
- To serve you with advertising content in which we think you will be interested. As part of this customization, we may observe your behaviors on this website or on other websites. We may also get information about your browsing history from our trusted business partners.
- So we can better understand our audience, our customers, our website visitors, and their respective interests.
YOU HAVE CERTAIN CHOICES ABOUT AND CONTROL OVER OUR MARKETING AND TRACKING TOOLS.
We will not send you marketing messages if you provide us with your information on this website, however if you have signed up to receive Gatorade marketing messages through one of Gatorade’s other websites, please note that you can opt out of marketing messages. To stop getting our marketing emails, follow the instructions in any message you receive. You can also opt-out by emailing us.
You can turn off or manage many of the tracking tools we use. To do so, follow the instructions in your phone or website browser settings. You can also reject certain permissions requests posed by our apps and platforms. If you do this, some of the features of our apps and platforms will not work. If you delete your cookies or use a different browser, you will need to renew your opt-out choice. You will also have to redo your opt-out choice if you use a different computer or a different phone. In some cases not all of our features or apps will function properly if you turn off tracking.
You can control cookies. Your browser may give you the ability to control cookies. How you do so depends on the type of cookie. Certain browsers can be set to reject browser cookies. NOTE: If you set your computer to block cookies, you may not be able to use certain features on our sites.
You have other controls you can exercise. You can choose whether or not to share personal information. If you choose not to share, some parts of our sites and some services may be more difficult or impossible to use. If you turn off cookies or tracking tools, parts of our site and services may also not work properly.
WE STORE INFORMATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
Our sites and servers may be located in the United States. If you are outside of the U.S., your information may be sent to the United States. By using our sites and applications, and by giving us your information, you consent to such transfer. You also understand that the U.S. may not provide you with as many protections as the laws of your country.
WE USE STANDARD SECURITY MEASURES.
We use standard security measures on our site. However, the internet is a public place. We cannot promise that your information will remain secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing information. Do not share your password with other people and pick secure passwords.
THIS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED FOR KIDS.
We do not to our knowledge collect information from children under 13 on this website. If you are a parent or guardian and think we have information about your child, please contact us here. You may also write us at the address listed below. Please mark your inquiries to the attention of “COPPA - Information Request” and include your email and phone number.
To learn more about how to protect your child online, visit the FTC's website. You may also want to read the helpful information about kids and privacy that the FTC provides.
THIS APP OR SITE MAY HAVE LINKS TO THIRD PARTY APPS OR SERVICES WE DON'T CONTROL.
Our sites and applications may contain links to third party sites. If you click on one of those links, you will be taken to sites we do not control. This policy does not apply to the practices of that site. You should read third party privacy policies carefully.
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you reside in California, you have the right to ask us one time each year if we have shared personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To exercise your rights, you can email us or write to us at the address in the “More Questions” section, above. Mention in your letter that you are making a "California Shine the Light" inquiry. We will respond as required by law.
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS.
If you have additional questions you can call the webmaster at 1-800-88-GATOR (1-800-884-2867) or contact us here. You can also write to us at:
P.O. Box 049003
Chicago, IL 60604-9003
Attention: Webmaster - Privacy Inquiry
Please include your email address, name, address and telephone number when you contact us. This helps us handle your request correctly.
