At The Varsity Fund (“TVF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information provided by fans, supporters, and users of our website and platform.

By using our site or participating in a pledge, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our platform, process pledges, and deliver supporter benefits.

Information You Provide Directly

• Full name
• Email address
• Shipping address (for physical items)
• Contact number
• Payment-related information (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Discord username (if applicable for messaging access)
• Messages or communications sent through our platform or Discord

Automatically Collected Information

• Basic website analytics (page views, traffic sources, device type)
• IP address and browser information (used for security and analytics purposes)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process pledges and payments
• Deliver supporter rewards and physical items
• Enable messaging access between fans and student-athletes
• Communicate important updates related to pledges or platform activity
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Ensure platform security and prevent misuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

3. Payments

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, Zelle). TVF does not store full payment or credit card details on its servers.

Payment providers operate under their own privacy and security policies.

4. Messaging & Community Features

Fans who unlock messaging access may interact with student-athletes and other supporters through Discord or platform-integrated chat tools.

Please note:

• Messages are visible only within designated groups or channels
• Users are responsible for the content they share
• TVF reserves the right to moderate or remove content that violates community guidelines

5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information only when necessary to:

• Fulfill shipping and delivery of physical items
• Operate third-party services essential to platform functionality (e.g., email delivery, analytics, messaging tools)
• Comply with legal obligations

All third-party partners are required to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

You may:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or operational requirements

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., photography partners, Discord). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Varsity Fund
admin@thevarsityfund.org