Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ATLAS VENTURE COLLEGE SPORTS CONSULTING LLC ("Atlas Venture," "Company," "we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy matters deeply to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://www.atlasventuresports.com) and engage with our consulting services.

This policy is designed to comply with key data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the U.S.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data through direct interactions, automated technologies, and third-party integrations. This may include:

Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.
Student-Athlete Information: Academic background, athletic achievements, highlight video links, standardized test scores, and college preferences.
Technical & Usage Data: Device information, browser type, IP address, cookies, and site analytics.
Marketing Preferences: Communication and newsletter preferences.

We do not request or collect any sensitive personal data (e.g., health records, racial/ethnic background) unless specifically and lawfully required.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Provide educational guidance, resources, and college sports consulting support.
Assist with NCAA eligibility education, athletic preparation, and university exploration.
Communicate important updates, feedback, or optional marketing content (with consent).
Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Improve user experience and site functionality.
Maintain the security and integrity of our systems.

Atlas Venture does not act as a representative or agent for any student-athlete, and we do not use personal data for professional negotiations or representation in any NCAA-restricted manner.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or opt-in to communications.
Contract: When necessary to fulfill a service you have requested from us.
Legal Obligation: When processing is required by law.
Legitimate Interest: When used to provide or improve our services in ways that do not override your rights.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You may have the following rights depending on your jurisdiction:

Access & Portability: Request access to your personal data and a copy in a portable format.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational limitations.
Restriction: Request temporary or permanent restriction of processing.
Objection: Object to marketing or certain processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time where processing is based on it.
Do Not Sell My Information (CCPA): We do not sell personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@atlasventuresports.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal, contractual, and operational requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures consistent with industry standards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system is completely secure, we take data protection seriously and continuously monitor for potential risks.

8. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share limited data with:

Educational Institutions & Coaches – Only with the student’s and/or legal guardian’s knowledge and consent to support educational planning.
Service Providers – For secure payment processing, website analytics, email platforms, and client relationship tools.
Legal Authorities – If required to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

All third-party partners are subject to strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to U.S.-based systems. In such cases, we implement safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) in accordance with the GDPR, to protect your data during international transfers.

10. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and related technologies to:

Enable core website functionality.
Monitor performance and improve content.
Deliver personalized content (only with your permission).

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or cookie banner settings when you first visit the website.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting.

12. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (U.S.) or under 16 (EEA). We do not knowingly collect or retain personal information from minors without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete it.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be posted on our website and, where appropriate, we will notify you directly.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@atlasventuresports.com

By continuing to use our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.