Badlands Sabres Hockey — Text Messaging Privacy Policy Effective Date: Effective Date: 9/1/2026 Last Updated: 9/1/2026
1. Overview Badlands Sabres Hockey (“the Team,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) offers text message (SMS) communications to players, parents/guardians, and fans who opt in to receive them. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding text message communications.
2. Information We Collect When you opt in to receive text messages from Badlands Sabres Hockey, we collect: Your mobile phone number Your name Your relationship to the team (player, parent/guardian, fan, etc.) The date and method of your opt-in (e.g., sign-up form, keyword text, registration paperwork) A record of messages sent to you and your opt-in/opt-out status
3. How We Use Your Information We use your phone number and related information solely to send you: Game and practice reminders Schedule changes, delays, or cancellations Team logistics and arrival information General team announcements and updates We do not use your mobile information for marketing or promotional messages unrelated to the team, and we do not send messages other than for the stated purposes above.
4. No Sharing of Mobile Information Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties for marketing purposes. Your mobile number and opt-in status are used only by Badlands Sabres Hockey to send teamrelated texts. We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties, affiliates, or partners for their own marketing use.We may share your information with service providers (such as our SMS/text messaging platform provider) solely to the extent necessary to deliver text messages on our behalf. These providers are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.
5. Message Frequency and Fees Message frequency varies depending on the team’s game and practice schedule. Message and data rates may apply, based on your mobile carrier plan. Badlands Sabres Hockey is not responsible for any fees charged by your wireless carrier.
6. How to Opt In You may opt in to text alerts by: Texting a designated keyword (e.g., “SABRES”) to our team number Submitting a sign-up form (paper or online) with your phone number and consent checkbox Providing consent on team registration paperwork Consent to receive texts is never a condition of joining the team or participating in team activities.
7. How to Opt Out You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. You will receive a one-time confirmation that you have been unsubscribed, and you will not receive further messages unless you opt in again. For help, reply HELP to any message, or contact us using the information in Section 10.
8. Data Retention We retain your phone number and opt-in records for as long as you remain subscribed to text alerts, and for a reasonable period afterward to maintain compliance records of consent and opt-out requests.
9. Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of our text messaging service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us If you have questions about this policy or your text message data, contact:badlandssabres@gmail.com 605-381-0778 1301 West Omaha Badlands Sabres Hockey Vern Burress, Owner Suite 118, Rapid City, SD 57701 This policy applies specifically to SMS/text message communications. For information about other data we may collect (e.g., through registration or our website), see our [General Privacy Policy] if applicable.