PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: May 15, 2026

RinkStop ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website rinkstop.com and related services. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Email addresses submitted through our newsletter or contact forms
Team, player, league, and rink data submitted through our directory submission forms
Any other information you voluntarily provide through our services

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain our website and directory services
Send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Analyze website usage to improve user experience
Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense (see Third-Party Advertising below)
Prevent fraud and ensure website security

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website and collect certain information about your browsing activity.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and customize content. We use:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Third-party advertisers may also use cookies and similar technologies. We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they may be used.

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service providers: Companies that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
Advertising partners: Google AdSense and related advertising services
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Opt out of personalized advertising (see Google Ads Settings link above)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@rinkstop.com.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to such transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated date will be posted at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

RinkStop

Email: support@rinkstop.com

Website: https://rinkstop.com