PRIVACY POLICY
SOCCERBUDDIES DBA Michigan Soccer Buddies
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
SMS Program Disclosure
SOCCERBUDDIES DBA Michigan Soccer Buddies sends text messages to parents and guardians who opt in on our marketing opt-in form or during enrollment, including marketing and promotional messages about classes, camps, birthday parties, open enrollment, and special offers, as well as class reminders, schedule changes, and weather cancellations.
Opt-in is by checking an unchecked consent box next to the mobile phone number field on our web form. Consent is not a condition of enrollment or purchase. Message frequency varies and you may receive up to approximately 10 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, and no further messages will be sent. Reply HELP for help, or contact us at (616) 259-0223 or info@michigansoccerbuddies.com. Carriers are not liable for any delayed or undelivered messages. Full details are in this Privacy Policy and in our Terms of Service at https://www.michigansoccerbuddies.com/tos.
Soccer Buddies is committed to keeping any and all personal information collected of those individuals that visit our website and make use of our online facilities and services accurate, confidential, secure and private. Our privacy policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Soccer Buddies of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet but to exceed most existing privacy standards.
THEREFORE, this Privacy Policy Agreement shall apply to SOCCERBUDDIES DBA Michigan Soccer Buddies, and thus it shall govern any and all data collection and usage thereof. Through the use of www.michigansoccerbuddies.com you are herein consenting to the following data procedures expressed within this agreement.
Collection of Information
This website collects various types of information, such as:
Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc., which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.
Mobile phone number and text messaging consent information, where you have voluntarily provided your mobile number and affirmatively opted in to receive text messages from us. See the SMS and Text Messaging Privacy section below.
Please rest assured that this site shall only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested and any additional uses specifically provided on this site.
Soccer Buddies may gather information about the type of browser you are using, IP address or type of operating system to assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent as a means to better understand the way in which other websites garner, make use of and share information collected.
Use of Information Collected
Soccer Buddies may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from www.michigansoccerbuddies.com. Soccer Buddies may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.
Soccer Buddies does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of our customer lists and/or names to any third parties.
Soccer Buddies may deem it necessary to follow websites and/or pages that our users may frequent in an effort to gleam what types of services and/or products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.
Soccer Buddies may disclose your personal information, without prior notice to you, only if required to do so in accordance with applicable laws and/or in a good faith belief that such action is deemed necessary or is required in an effort to:
Remain in conformance with any decrees, laws and/or statutes or in an effort to comply with any process which may be served upon Soccer Buddies and/or our website;
Maintain, safeguard and/or preserve all the rights and/or property of Soccer Buddies; and
Perform under demanding conditions in an effort to safeguard the personal safety of users of www.michigansoccerbuddies.com and/or the general public.
Categories of Information We Share
The categories of information described in this Privacy Policy may be shared only as follows:
With service providers and subcontractors who support our operations, such as our registration portal, payment processor, email provider, website host, and customer service systems, solely so they can perform those services on our behalf.
With coaches and staff who need rosters, emergency contacts, and safety notes to run your child's class.
With partner facilities such as community centers, schools, and parks departments that require participant rosters for the locations where we hold classes.
With advertising and analytics providers as described in the Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising section below.
Where required by law, or to protect the safety of a child, our staff, or the public.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
SMS and Text Messaging Privacy
When you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from SOCCERBUDDIES DBA Michigan Soccer Buddies, we collect and store your mobile number, the record of your consent (including the date, time, and the form or method through which you opted in), your message history with us, and your opt-out status.
We use this information to send you the messages described in our Terms of Service: class reminders, schedule changes, weather cancellations and field closures, registration and payment confirmations, responses to your questions, and promotional messages about enrollment, camps, birthday parties, and offers where you have opted in to marketing messages.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Mobile information may be shared only with subcontractors and service providers who support our operations, such as our messaging platform, telecommunications provider, and registration and customer service systems, solely so that they can perform those services on our behalf, and never for their own marketing purposes.
We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your mobile number or your SMS consent. We do not use mobile information for lead generation, and we do not share it with third-party analytics or advertising providers.
Message frequency varies; you may receive up to approximately 10 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message from us. Reply HELP to any message, or contact us at (616) 259-0223 or info@michigansoccerbuddies.com, for assistance.
Only parents and legal guardians who are at least 18 years of age may consent to receive text messages from us. We do not send text messages to children.
Full details of our text messaging program are set out in our Terms of Service at https://www.michigansoccerbuddies.com/tos.
Children's Privacy
Our programs serve young children, but our website, registration process, and communications are directed at parents and legal guardians, not at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. Information about a child, such as first name, age, and any medical or accommodation needs relevant to safe participation, is provided to us by that child's parent or legal guardian during registration, and is used only to place the child in an appropriate class and to keep them safe.
We do not send text messages or marketing communications to children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information directly, please contact us at info@michigansoccerbuddies.com and we will delete it.
Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, including tag management, analytics, and advertising tools, to understand how visitors use the site and to measure and improve our advertising. These tools may collect your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, and referring website.
This website analytics and advertising activity does not involve your mobile phone number or your SMS consent. Mobile information and text messaging consent data are excluded from all advertising, analytics, and third-party sharing described in this section.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of interest-based advertising through the tools offered by the Digital Advertising Alliance and the Network Advertising Initiative, or through your device's advertising settings.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and/or visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communication from us and/or reserve the right to discontinue receiving communications by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe to our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to info@michigansoccerbuddies.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe and/or opt-out.
To opt out of text messages, reply STOP to any text message you receive from us. You will receive a single confirmation that you have been unsubscribed, and you will receive no further text messages from us unless you opt in again. You may also opt out of text messages by emailing info@michigansoccerbuddies.com or calling (616) 259-0223. Opting out of one channel does not automatically opt you out of the others. Certain messages related to an active enrollment, such as a class cancellation, a facility change, or a payment receipt, are necessary to deliver the service you registered for; to stop receiving those, please contact us to discuss your enrollment.
Links to Other Web Sites
Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Soccer Buddies does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. The aforementioned Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
Security
Soccer Buddies shall endeavor and shall take every precaution to maintain adequate physical, procedural and technical security with respect to our offices and information storage facilities so as to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user's personal information under our control.
The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications in an effort to build users' trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep enrollment and account information for as long as your family is active with us, and afterward as needed for tax, accounting, and legal purposes. Mobile numbers and SMS consent records are retained for the duration of your subscription to our text messaging program and, after you opt out, for a minimum of 5 years as a record of consent and opt-out, in order to demonstrate compliance with telephone and text messaging regulations. We retain opt-out records specifically so that we do not message you again.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to: confirm whether we process your personal data and access it; correct inaccuracies; request deletion; obtain a portable copy of your data; and opt out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising or profiling. Colorado residents have these rights under the Colorado Privacy Act, and we extend the same rights to families in every state we serve.
To exercise any of these rights, email info@michigansoccerbuddies.com or call (616) 259-0223. We will verify your identity before responding, and we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. If we decline your request, you may appeal that decision by replying to our response or by emailing info@michigansoccerbuddies.com with "Privacy Appeal" in the subject line.
We do not sell personal information, and we do not use or share mobile information for targeted advertising.
Changes to Privacy Policy Agreement
Soccer Buddies reserves the right to update and/or change the terms of our privacy policy, and as such we will post those change to our website homepage at www.michigansoccerbuddies.com, so that our users and/or visitors are always aware of the type of information we collect, how it will be used, and under what circumstances, if any, we may disclose such information. If at any point in time Soccer Buddies decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether or not to permit the use of their information in this separate manner. This option does not apply to mobile information or text messaging opt-in data. Mobile information and SMS opt-in data will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances, including where a user provides consent.
Acceptance of Terms
Through the use of this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the aforementioned Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you are in agreement and acceptance of such changes.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address.
Business Name: SOCCERBUDDIES DBA Michigan Soccer Buddies
Email: info@michigansoccerbuddies.com
Telephone Number: 616-259-0223
Mailing Address:
Soccer Buddies
2450 Canada Dr
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80915