Okapi Wanderers RFC Inc Privacy Policy
This privacy statement discloses the privacy practices for Okapi Wanderers Rugby Football Club Inc, herein referred to as “Company.”
Information Collection and Use
Company is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. Company will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. Company may collect information from users at several different points on our website.
Children’s Policy
Company has no intention of collecting any personal information from individuals under 18 without a parent or guardian. Company requests that children under 18 not submit information.
Registration
In order to use this website, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required to give the user’s contact information (such as name and email address). This information is used to contact the user about the services on our site for which the user has expressed interest.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s hard drive containing information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Once the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates. For instance, by setting a cookie on our site, the user may not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If a user rejects the cookie, the user may still use our site, although the user may be limited in some areas of our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests and attributes of our users to enhance the experience on our site. Some of our business partners (for example, advertisers) may use cookies on our site. However, we have no access to or control over these cookies.
Log Files
Company uses IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Links
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. Company encourages users to be aware when users leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.
Security
This website takes reasonable and customary precautions to protect users’ information. When users submit sensitive information via the website, that information is protected both online and off-line. That information is encrypted and is protected with the SSL encryption software. While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, Company uses the data storage and retrieval services of third parties. Company cannot make representations or assurances about the privacy and data security practices of third parties. Only employees of Company who need the information to perform a specific job are granted access to personally identifiable information. Company employees are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. Company cannot make representations or assurances about the privacy and data security practices of the organizer for the camp or event for which users register. If users have any questions about the security at those organizations, users should contact those organizations directly.
Site and Service Updates
Company may also send site and service announcement updates to users. Users are not able to un-subscribe from service announcements, which contain important information about the service. Company communicates with the user to provide requested services and in regard to issues relating to their account via email or phone.
Correction/Updating Personal Information
lf a user’s personally identifiable information changes (such as a zip code), or if a user no longer desires the online registration service, Company will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update or remove that user’s personal data provided to Company. This can be done by emailing info@okapiwanderersrugby.com.
Choice/Opt-out
Users are given the opportunity to “opt-out” of having their information used for purposes not directly related to online registration services at the point where the registration system asks for the information. Users who no longer wish to receive information may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying to unsubscribe in the subject line in the email. Users of our site are always notified when their information is being collected by any outside parties. We do this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether they should proceed with services that require an outside party, or not.
Disclosure for Law Enforcement
Notwithstanding the other statements in this policy, Company reserves the right to provide user information to third parties when required to comply with U.S. or foreign law or legal procedure, to protect Company’s rights and property, and in emergency situations if physical safety or health is at issue.
Notification of Changes
If Company decides to change its privacy policy, Company will post those changes in a prominent place on our website so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances if any, we disclose it. If at any point Company decides to use personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, Company will notify users by way of an email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not Company uses their information in this different manner. Company will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
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Social Media Policy
Social networking, such as Twitter, Facebook, whatsapp groups, internet blogs and other online sites, offers tremendous opportunities for rugby to communicate and engage with a growing audience as well as its existing members, supporters and players.
Okapi Wanderers Rugby FC, is keen to promote the safe and responsible use of social networking technology but also to make its members aware of the potential risks and to share best practice.
• Participants should be aware that comments which bring the game into disrepute, or are threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting, may lead to disciplinary action.
• Comments that include a reference to a person’s ethnic origin, color, race, nationality, faith, gender, sexual orientation or disability may attract a high disciplinary sanction.
• Comments can also attract civil and criminal action.
General Guidance:
• These are public forums, so treat them as such.
• Individuals and organizations are strictly responsible for any posting on his/their account/s.
• Re-posting or re-tweeting inappropriate content represents an endorsement of that content and can be actionable.
• Do not use abusive, derogatory, vulgar or sexual language.
• Do not criticize or imply bias against match officials.
• At all times, exercise discretion and respect for clubs, players, fans and the game’s partners.
• Deleting or apologizing publicly for an improper posting does not prevent disciplinary action being taken.
• Consider “protecting” Tweets and changing security/visibility of Facebook accounts.
It is recommended that Clubs:
• Set standards for content generated in line with the Core Values and the guidelines above.
• Establish protocols for monitoring output, moderating content in online forums and removing offensive postings.
• Hold members to account for any breaches.
Players and Officials
Individuals need to understand that they are personally responsible and liable for their comments and postings. At all times you should exercise discretion and be respectful of other players, teams, officials, organizations. What you regard as “banter” could be regarded as embarrassing or hurtful by a wider audience and bring the game into disrepute.
In short, follow the general guidelines above and:
• Don’t comment if you have any concerns about the consequences
• Don’t link to unsuitable content
• Don’t get into disputes with anyone
• Don’t share or elicit personal detail
But:
• Do show your personality and be approachable
• Do share your achievements
• o post regular comments to grow and engage with an audience
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