The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Development Academy ("RDA," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you or your household ("Personal Information"). This includes information provided directly by you, information collected automatically through your use of our website, and information obtained from third-party sports management platforms.
When parents or legal guardians register a player, we collect:
The safety and privacy of children is our priority. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All player registrations, communications, and data submissions for children under 13 must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. If we learn we have collected personal information directly from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information immediately.
To aid in player development and college recruitment, RDA utilizes advanced video and performance analytics platforms. We may collect and process match footage, tactical video, and individual performance metrics. This data is housed securely within our partner platforms and is shared only with coaches, players, authorized staff, and, where applicable, collegiate or professional scouts.
We frequently capture photographs and video footage of academy training, matches, and events. This media may be used on our website, social media channels, and promotional materials. Parental consent for media use is obtained during the seasonal registration process.
Financial transactions and club registrations are primarily managed through secure third-party platforms. RDA does not store full credit card numbers or bank account details on our local servers.
We use your contact information to send critical club updates, scheduling changes, and programmatic information. Communications regarding players under 18 are directed to the parent/guardian account.
Our website uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic, understand user behavior, and improve our digital services. You may manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
RDA relies on specialized third-party platforms to operate the academy. Your data may be processed by:
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with league governing bodies (e.g., ECNL, US Club Soccer) for registration and compliance, with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, or when required by law.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including active participation in the academy, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.
Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Parents and guardians have the right to review, update, or request the deletion of their child’s personal information. This can typically be managed directly within your PlayMetrics or SportsEngine account, or by contacting RDA administration.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [Insert Email Address] / [Insert Mailing Address].
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent changes.
