PRIVACY POLICY
Overview
LinkSports International Corp.(“LinkSports”, “we”,or “we”) respects your privacy, and we want you to understand how we may collect personal information about you through our websites: https://linksports, https://payments.linksports and https://linkports.com/brazil (each “Site” and collectively, “Sites”), and how this information may be used, maintained and, in some cases, shared. This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) sets out the privacy practices and policies that govern our Sites.
“Personal Information” means any information that allows us to identifyyou, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier, such as your name, identification number, location data, online identifier or one or more factors specific to you. Personal information includes “sensitive personal information” and “pseudonymized personal information”, but excludes anonymous information or information that has had an individual’s identity permanently removed.
BY USING OR ACCESSING OUR WEBSITES OR PROVIDING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO US WITHIN OR THROUGH THESE SITES, YOU AGREE TO THE COLLECTION, USE, TRANSFER AND DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND APPLICABLE LAW.
Read our Privacy Policy to understand:
Information we collect and how we use
The following describes the types of personal and other information we may collect about you and how we use and maintain that information:
Information you provide to us
LinkSports collects and retains personal information about you, including name, email address, physical address, telephone number or other personal or background information when you voluntarily submit it to us. If you submit information related to an event or championship listed in https://linksports.com, in addition to contact information we may collect your date of birth, sports history, height, weight, age, as well as information about references you identify.
Before using some parts of our websites, we may require you to request access to those parts by providing us with your contact information, a username and password. If you provide us with a phone number or an email address, you expressly agree that we, or our authorized agents, may use this information to contact you about your access request or account, or about LinkSports and its associated activities.
LinkSports collects information reported by individuals and entities as part of its regulatory activities, which may include personal information, such as report entities’ personnel names, email addresses and addresses, telephone numbers. If you submit other people’s personal informationto LinkSports,you represent and warrant that you have the necessary consent or authority to do so.
We may retain any information you provide to us indefinitely.
Social networking activities
Our sites may allow you to sign in to social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Instragram, TikTok and Twitter. If you choose to follow, type, friend, share or comment on our social media sites, or share information on these social networking sites, we may receive information about you. We may use this information about you in a variety of ways, including improving your experience with the disclosure ofLinkSports and to communicate withyou about new activities d aLinkSports.
We can keep all this information indefinitely.
Financial Transactions
If you pay annual or registration fees using the “Registration, or, Subscribed to an Annual or Premium Subscription (“SAPS” system, you will be involved in a financial transaction through our SAPS Website, https://SAPS.linksports.com. In any transaction, you will be asked to provide certain financial information to effect a bank transfer. We do not retain your account and routing numbers. We may transfer you to third parties for payment processing. We use technology designed to encrypt data transmission to us through the system, as well as financial information we receive, transfer or maintain. If you submit financial information through https://payments.linksports.com all such data is sent directly and securely to a third-party payment processor; LinkSports does not retain any financial information submitted through https://payments.linksports.com. Consult the CET prior to the contracting of the financing.
Site usage information
LinkSports may collect technical information regarding each time a visitor arrives at our websites, including the IP address of visitors to our Sites. This information is considered personal information under this Privacy Policy. We may also collect information about your use of our Sites, including number of visits, average time spent on the Sites, pages viewed, page response times, download errors, duration of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), methods used to navigate away from the page, and any phone number used to connect to us. Gathering this information helps us improve the content we offer. You do not need to register on our websites before we can collect this information. We may share with third parties this information or other data on an aggregate basis without the use of any personally identifiable information.
How we use information
We use your personal information in accordance with the terms of the Privacy Policy in force at the time of our use. We will only process your personal information, including by sharing it with third parties, where (1) you have provided your consent that may be withdrawn at any time, (2) processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party (including your registration or agreements with us), (3) we are required by law, (4) processing is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person, or (5) processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate commercial or regulatory interests, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not overdo those interests.
Cookie Policy
Like most websites, we may employ “cookies” or similar technologies on certain pages of our Sites. Cookies facilitate the use of the Sites by saving your preferences. We may also use cookies to provide content tailored to your interests. We may use information collected with cookies to statistically analyze the use of our Sites, and to improve and personalize our content and other offerings.
The types of cookies we may use on our websites include:
When you first access our websites from certain jurisdictions, you will receive a message advising that cookies and similar technologies are in use. By clicking “accept cookies”, closing the message or continuing browsing the Site, you mean that you understand and agree to the use of these technologies as described in this Cookie Policy.
You do not need to accept cookies and consent may be withdrawn at any time. If you prefer not to receive cookies through our Sites, you may configure your browser to reject all cookies, to allow only “trusted” websites to set them, or to accept only cookies from those sites on which you are currently. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting to refuse cookies, our system may issue cookies when you log in to our websites. If your browser is set to reject cookies, or if your browser notifies you that you are about to receive a cookie and reject it, then the use of our Sites may not be as efficient as it would be if the cookie were enabled, and some parts of the Sites may not work.
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to recognize and track visitors to the Sites. A web beacon (also known as “tracking pixel” or “clear GIF”) is a clear graphic image (typically a one-pixel tag) that is delivered through a web browser or HTML email, typically in conjunction with a cookie.
Web beacons allow us, for example, to monitor how users move from one page within our websites to another, to track access to our communications, to understand whether users came to our sites from an online ad displayed on a third-party website, to measure how ads were viewed and improve website performance.
We don’t use technology that recognizes a “do not track” signal from your browser, because we don’t track users other than for aggregate statistical purposes.
Opting out of communications
If you have signed up or are receiving news from LinkSports or similar information from us by email and no longer wish to receive such information in the future, you may choose not to receive such emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the emails you receive or on the unsubscribe page on the Sites. Please allow us enough time to process your request. If you are having difficulty unregistering, please contact us directly at [email protected]
Please note that even if you choose not to receive emails, you may still receive communications related tolinksports supervision activities or otherwise as required by law. Please note that we may need to keep the information we collect about you for registration, research, and other purposes.
Disclosure of information to third parties
We will not share, rent, sell or disclose any personal information we collect about you through our Sites, except in any of the following situations or described in this Privacy Policy:
Safety
We use technology designed to encrypt the transmission of data to us through our websites, including through our SAPS system, through https://linksports.com through https://payments.linksports.com and https://linksports.com/brasil. In addition, we take steps to protect all user data we collect from any unauthorized access. However, you should keep in mind that the Sites run on software, hardware, and networks, any component that may, from time to time, require maintenance or experience issues or security breaches beyond our control.
While we take steps to protect your personal information and keep it secure, you also play a role in protecting your information. You must maintain the security of your online transactions by not sharing your passwords and account information with any unauthorized parties.
Please also be aware that despite our best intentions and guidelines described in this Privacy Policy, no internet data transmission or encryption method can be guaranteed as 100% secure. LinkSports cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us or our Sites and therefore you use our websites at your own risk.
Links to other sites
Our sites may contain links to other sites, including social media sites hosted by third-party providers; however, this Privacy Policy only addresseslinksports’ use and disclosure of your information collected through our Sites, if any. If you choose to link to an external site of our site, you will leave our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties or the content of linked sites. We encourage you to read the applicable privacy policies and terms and conditions of such parties or websites.
Children’s privacy
If you are under the age of 16, you will be required, for your registration, as well as the maintenance of any of your data, the consent and authorization of your legal representative, to access the full functionality of our Sites. It is not our intention to collect or use personal information from anyone under the age of 16, and we will only do so with consent and within the law. If we become aware that we have collected any personal information from children under the age of 16 and are asked to delete that information from our system, we will do so promptly.
Consent to transfer outside information to Canada
If you access websites outside canada, the information we collect about you will be transferred to servers within Canada and maintained indefinitely, which may involve transferring information outside your home country. By allowing us to collect information about you, you agree to this transfer and processing of your data.
We will not collect your personal information through the Sites unless you have voluntarily provided or the collection is in accordance withLinkSports’ regulatory activities or is consistent with this Privacy Policy. In situations other than those listed in this Privacy Policy, you will be informed whether your personal information will be disclosed to third parties and you will have the opportunity to opt out of such disclosure unless such disclosure to third parties is in accordance withlinksports’ regulatory activities or is required by law.
Government Law
By choosing to visit our websites or provide information to us, you agree that any dispute over privacy or the terms contained in this Privacy Policy will be governed by the law of the State of New York. You also agree to abide by any limitation of damages contained in our Terms of Use or other agreement we have with you.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may occasionally change this Privacy Policy to reflectlinksports’ activities and user feedback and reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. If at any time we decide to use personal information in a manner materially different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will endeavour to notify you of such changes before implementing it by posting a revised Privacy Policy with a new “Last Updated” date, displaying the word “updated” next to the Privacy Policy link on each page of the Sites or otherwise. Use of your information is subject to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use in force at the time of use. The provisions contained in this Privacy Policy supersede all prior notices or policies about our privacy practices in relation to our Sites. Please check the “Last Updated” caption at the top of this page to see when this Privacy Policy was last revised. We encourage you to check frequently to see the current Privacy Policy to be informed of how LinkSports is committed to protecting your information and providing you with improved content on our websites in order to improve your experience.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our Sites, please contact us info@linksports or send a letter to:
LinkSports International Corp.327-4936 Yonge StreetToronto, Canada MSN 6S3Attention: General Counsel
TERMS OF USE
This Terms of Use (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you and LinkSports International Corp.(“LinkSports”,”we”, “we” or “our”) in which we are in the process of using our websites: https://linksports.com, https://payments.linksports.com and https://linksports.com/brasil (each “Site” and collectively the “Sites”). By using or accessing a website or downloading materials from a Site, you agree to be legally bound by this Agreement.
Updates to this Agreement
We may revise or amend or update this Agreement. Please check the caption “Last updated” at the top of this page to see when this Agreement was last revised. The changes will take effect immediately after they are published. A current version of this Agreement showing the effective date is always available here. We encourage you to periodically review this Agreement to see if there have been any changes that may affect you. If you do not agree to this Agreement as modified, then you must discontinue use of the Sites. Your continued use of a Site will signify your continued agreement for this Agreement, as it may be revised from time to time.
Authorized use
By using a Site, you are required to comply with all applicable statutes, orders, regulations, rules and other laws. You may not use a Site for any fraudulent or illegal purpose, and you may not take any action to interfere with a Site or any other user’s use of a Site. In addition, we expect users of the Sites to respect the rights and dignity of others. By way of example and not limitation, you may not (and expressly agree that you will not) make any of the following, which violate this Agreement:
Intellectual Property Rights
All content (“Content”) available through the Sites is protected by copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as set forth herein or otherwise agreed in writingby LinkSports or other rights owners, the use of any Content available on a Site is strictly prohibited.
LinkSports seeks to ensure that public accounting companies, issuers, brokers, resellers, investors and the general publichave ready access to LinkSports rules andstandards,as well as toforms, releases, requests, notices, guidelines, reports, papers and similar materials that LinkSports discloses to the public through the Sites (“LinkSports “). Subject to third-party copyrights noted on the Sites, LinkSports therefore permits and will not assert claims of copyright infringement based solely on the use, publication, display or distribution of all or any portion of such LinkSports Public Materials.
You may use the LinkSports Public Materials of the Sites explicitly madeavailable by LinkSports for public use, provided that you (a) keep intact all copyrightand other proprietary notices; b Use the LinkSports Public Materials in accordance with any associated licenses; c Obtain the consent of any applicable party with respect to the copyright of any third party, as needed, (d) use appropriate attribution when possible (for example, “Source: LinkSports,www. LINKsports); (e) make no modifications to the LinkSports PublicMaterials; f Donot make additional representations or warranties regarding The LinkSports Public Materials on behalfof LinkSports;and (g) do not use the LinkSports Public Materials in a manner that LinkSports deems inappropriate or inadvisable in its sole discretion.
All rights granted herein are expressly granted.
Information submitted by the user
You are responsible for any content you transmit through our websites. You agree, represent and warrant that any content you transmit through our Sites or to us is true, accurate, unmisleading and offered in good faith, and that you have the right to transmit such Content. You shall not upload, post or make available on or through a Site any Copyrighted Content, trademark or other proprietary right of any third party without the express written permission of the owner of such rights or authority to do so. You will be solely responsible for any damages resulting from any infringement of copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights, or any other damage resulting from such submission.
We do not want you to submit, and you shall not, send any confidential or proprietary content to us unless (a) it is transmitted in accordance withlinksports’ regulatory activities;b Specifically requested byus, includingas part of a job applicationwith LinkSports;or (c) provided as tips/referrals/complaints, including those submitted through our Reference Center. Please note that any content submittedto LinkSports other than the terms (a)-(c) above will be deemed non-confidential or proprietary.
By submitting content, in addition to personally identifiable information or bank account information related to payments made through the Sites, you grantLinkSports (or warrant that the owner of such Content has expressly grantedLinkSports) aroyalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable and unrestricted right and license to use, reproduce, display, modify, adapt, publish, transmit, distribute or make available to other such content (in whole or in part and for any purpose) worldwide and/or incorporate it into other works in any form, media or technology now known or developed below; b Exercise all copyrights, trademarks, publicity, privacy and other proprietary rights in relation to such content; and (c) use your name, likeness and/or other biographical information in any and all media and/or communications. You also agree that LinkSports is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques you submit to us for any purpose.
Secure user accounts
Certain parts of our sites are accessible only to users who have been granted access and have received login credentials (“Secure Users”). If you are a Secure User, you agree to accurately maintain and update any information about you and your account that you have providedto LinkSports.
You further agree that you are responsible for all activities that occur in your Secure User account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and agree not to share your login credentials with any unauthorized parties. You also agree to promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your login credentials or any other security breach that you are aware of involving or relating to a Site by sending us an email to [email protected]
LinkSports reserves the right to take any and all action, as it deems it necessary or reasonable to maintain the security of the Sites and your account, including without limitation, terminate your account, change your password or request information to authorize transactions in your account.
WE EXPLICITLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS AND DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.
Changes to the Sites
We may make improvements and/or changes to the Sites, add or remove features, or terminate a Site at any time without notice. We (a) reserve the right (but we have no obligation) to change the Content or other offers on the Site at any time without any notice or liability to you or any other person; and (b) do not warrant that the information on the Sites is accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. Some jurisdictions may not allow exclusions and exemptions from certain implied warranties, so some of the provisions in this section may not apply to you.
Third-party content
Any information, statements, opinions or other Content provided by third parties and made available on our Sites are those of the respective authors and notlinksports. We do not guarantee the validity, accuracy, veracity, completeness, reliability or usefulness of any information, statements, opinions or other content on our Sites provided by third parties. Under no circumstances will LinkSports be liable for any loss or damage caused, directly or indirectly, by its reliance on any third-party content.
Links to third-party websites
LinkSports may provide links to third-party websites on the Sites only as a convenience to users. If you use these links, you will leave our websites. If you decide to visit any linked website, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to protect yourself against viruses or other destructive elements. LinkSports makes no warranty or representation about, or endorse or sponsor, any linked websites or the information appearing therein or any of the products or services described. The links do not imply that LinkSports is legally authorized to use any trademark, trade name, logo orcopyright symbol displayed or accessible through the links, or that any linked site is authorized to use any trademark, trade name, logo or copyright symbol ofLinkSports.
YOU AGREE THAT THE USE OF WEBSITES AND RESOURCES OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE USE OF ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, DATA, ADVERTISING, PRODUCTS OR OTHER MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH SUCH SITES AND RESOURCES, IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE APPLICABLE TO SUCH SITES AND RESOURCES.
Social Media Pages
LinkSports may maintain a presence on social media sites, including Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter (collectively, “Social Media Pages”), to provide a place for the public to learn more about LinkSports and share comments. All comments, visuals and other materials posted by visitors to our Social Media Pages do not necessarily reflect the opinions or ideas ofLinkSports. All visitors to our Social Media Pages must comply with the respective Terms of Use of the social media site. We’ve reviewed some, but not all of the posts on our social media pages, and may remove posts that we may find inappropriate or offensive.
Copyright Infringement Notice
If you believe that any content on a Site infringes any copyright you own or control, you may send a written notice containing the required information in the form of the law and regulations of your own to our Designated Copyright Agent as set forth below.
Designated copyright agent:
LinkSports General CounselE email: [email protected]
If any user of the Sites is found to be a repeat copyright infringer, LinkSports terminates such user’s license to use the Sites.
Other Policies and Terms
This Agreement applies solely to your access to and use of the Sites and does not in any way alter the terms or conditions of any other agreement or regulatory obligation you may have with LinkSports. Additional policies and terms may apply to the use of all or parts of the Sites and are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Please review and review all additional specific terms and conditions as applicable, includinglinksports’ Privacy Policy,which describes how we collectand use information about and through the Sites.
Termination
The Sites and this Agreement are in effect until the endof the year by LinkSports. In addition to any right or remedy that may be available to LinkSports under applicable law, and subject to regulatory requirements, LinkSports may suspend, limit or terminate all or part of your access to the Sites or any of its remedies at any time with or without notice and with or without cause, including, without limitation, if LinkSports believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement relating to authorized use, intellectual property rights, information submitted by you, disclaimer of warranty, limitation of liability and indemnification, as well as any other provisions that, by their nature, must survive, survive any termination.
You agree that if your use of the Sites is terminated in accordance with this Agreement, you will not attempt to use a Site under any name, actual or assumed. You further agree that if you violate this restriction after your use of the Sites has ended, you will indemnify us and hold us harmless from any and all liability we may incur. We reserve the right to prosecute all violators to the fullest extent of the law.
Children’s privacy
If you are under the age of 16, you will be required, for your registration, as well as the maintenance of any of your data, the consent and authorization of your legal representative, to access the full functionality of our Sites. It is not our intention to collect or use personal information from anyone under the age of 16, and we will only do so with consent and within the law. If we become aware that we have collected any personal information from children under the age of 16 and are asked to delete that information from our system, we will do so promptly.
Warranty Disclaimer
LinkSports DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION SO ABOUT THE USE, VALIDITY, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE RESPECTING THE CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE SITES OR ANY OTHER LINKED SITES OR THE SITES. DOWNLOAD OR OBTAIN ANY CONTENT THROUGH THE SITES IS DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE CONTENT OF THE SITES IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON A “AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TYPE. To THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW, LinkSports DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF COMMERCIALIZATION, FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND NON-FRUITION.
Limitation of Liability
LinkSports AND EACH OF ITS DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “POSTINGS”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITES, CONTENT OR LINKS OF THE SITES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES CAUSED OR RELATED TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DEFECTS, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER VIRUSES OR LINE FAILURES. THE POSTINGS SHALL NOT BE OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY Acts, OMISSIONS OR CONDUCT OF ANY USER OR THIRD PARTIES.
THE POSTINGS SHALL ALSO NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS FOUND TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THEN THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF RELEASES SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US$100).
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LinkSports and its board members, directors, directors, employees, agents and contractors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) or other expenses arising directly or indirectly out of or from (a) your violation of any provision of this Agreement; b Your activities in connection with the Sites; or (c) unsolicited information that you linksportsthrough the Sites.
Consent to Communication
If you provide us with a phone number or email address, you expressly agree that we, or our authorized agents, may use that number or email address to contact you.
When you use the Sites or send emails to LinkSports,you are communicating with LinkSports electronically. You agree to electronically receive any communications related to your use of the Sites. We may communicate with you by email or by posting notices on the Sites. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that are provided to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. All notices toLinkSports intended for receipt by a user in connection with the Sites will be deemed delivered and effective when sent to the email address provided by the user on the Websites or through the Sites.
Effect of Invalidity
In the event that a court has jurisdiction finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that portion shall not be effective and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain effective.
Waivers
No waiver, express or implied, by any party of any breach or default under this Agreement shall constitute a continuous waiver of such breach or default or shall be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach or default.
International Users
The Sites are controlled, operated and administeredby LinkSports (or its licensees) of its offices within Ontario, Canada and are not intended to subject LinkSports to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country or territory other than CANADA. LinkSports DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SITES OR ANY PART OF THEM ARE APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE IN ANY PARTICULAR JURISDICTION OTHER THAN CANADA. Those who choose to access the Sites do so on their own initiative and at their own risk, and are responsible for complying with all applicable statutes, orders, regulations, rules and other laws of applicable jurisdictions.
Choice of Law
You agree that any dispute relating to the Sites, this Agreement or the Privacy Policy will be governed by the laws of Ontario, CANADA. You also agree to the judgment of any disputes arising out of the Sites, this Agreement or the Privacy Policy in the state and federal courts of Canada.
Contact
If you have questions about this Agreement, or if you have technical questions about the operation of the Sites, please contact us by email at: [email protected]
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