Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Introduction

MS Soccer ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information about parents, guardians, and youth athletes who engage with our training programs and services.

By using our website, enrolling in our programs, or communicating with us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Who We Are

MS Soccer is a youth soccer training service based in Missouri, operated by Coach Mike Scharf. We offer private and small-group soccer training for youth athletes.

Contact: mikescharfsoccer@gmail.com

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

Complete an enrollment form on our website
Book or pay for training sessions
Communicate with us via email, text message, phone call, or our parent portal
Subscribe to receive program updates or communications

Information collected may include:

Parent or guardian name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
Youth athlete's first name, age, and general skill information relevant to training
Payment information (processed securely by our third-party payment provider, Stripe; we do not store full credit card numbers on our systems)
Session attendance and scheduling data
Communications you send to us (text messages, emails, voice memos)

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. All information about youth athletes is provided by their parents or legal guardians.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide training services and schedule sessions
Process payments for sessions and programs
Send session reminders, schedule updates, and program communications
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Maintain records of athlete progress and program history
Comply with legal obligations

Mobile Information and SMS Messaging

MS Soccer collects mobile phone numbers from parents and guardians who enroll their children in our training programs or who book individual sessions. We use phone numbers solely for:

Sending training session reminders and schedule updates
Delivering confirmations and notifications related to our services
Two-way communication between parents or guardians and Coach Mike

No mobile information is shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in data are not sold, rented, or shared with third parties. All SMS-related categories exclude this information from any sharing with affiliates for marketing purposes.

Mobile information may be shared only with service providers who help us operate our SMS program (such as our telecommunications provider, Twilio), and only to the extent necessary to deliver the service.

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from MS Soccer. You may request help by replying HELP. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions.

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including:
- Stripe for payment processing
- Twilio for SMS messaging
- Google for email and calendar services
- Notion for client records management
- Wix for website hosting

These providers have access to information only as needed to perform services for us and are contractually obligated to protect it.

Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MS Soccer, our clients, or others.

Data Retention

We retain client information for as long as you have an active relationship with MS Soccer and for a reasonable period afterward for legitimate business purposes such as accounting, dispute resolution, and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at mikescharfsoccer@gmail.com.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. This includes using secure third-party platforms (Stripe, Twilio, Google, Notion, Wix) that maintain industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100 percent secure.

Children's Privacy

Our services are directed at parents and guardians, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. All enrollment and program information is provided by parents or legal guardians. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at mikescharfsoccer@gmail.com and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP
Opt out of email communications by replying or emailing mikescharfsoccer@gmail.com

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mikescharfsoccer@gmail.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites (such as our parent portal or scheduling tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through our website or via SMS or email where appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

MS Soccer Email: mikescharfsoccer@gmail.com