Effective July 22, 2026
Greater Gardner USBC Association, Inc. ("Greater Gardner USBC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through greatergardnerusbc.org, how we use and share it, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address. If a signup form requests additional information, such as your name or communication preferences, we collect that information only when you choose to provide it.
We also receive information you voluntarily send to us by email, including questions, registrations, honor-score submissions, and other correspondence.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website or interact with our emails, our service providers may automatically receive limited technical information, such as:
- Your IP address;
- Browser and device information;
- The pages you visit and the date and time of your visit;
- Your interactions with signup forms and emails; and
- Cookies, web beacons, and similar identifiers used to operate and measure our communications.
The website currently uses MailerLite for email subscriptions and communications, Google Fonts, and an embedded Google Calendar. These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Manage our subscriber list;
- Send association news, tournament and league announcements, youth-program information, event updates, and other bowling-related communications;
- Send information and promotions concerning Gardner Ten Pins;
- Respond to questions and requests;
- Maintain and improve the website and our communications;
- Protect the security and integrity of our systems; and
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Sharing With Gardner Ten Pins
We share subscriber email addresses with Gardner Ten Pins, Inc., located at 560 West Broadway, Gardner, Massachusetts, so that Greater Gardner USBC and Gardner Ten Pins may send subscribers relevant bowling news, league and tournament information, event announcements, and promotions.
Gardner Ten Pins may use a shared email address only for these purposes. We do not share subscriber email addresses with any other bowling alley. If that practice changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any additional notice or obtain any consent required by law.
Gardner Ten Pins is a separate organization and is responsible for its own handling of information once received.
Other Service Providers and Disclosures
We may also disclose information to:
- MailerLite, which hosts our subscriber list, provides signup forms, delivers emails, and reports email engagement;
- Website-hosting, security, and technical service providers that help us operate the website;
- Google, when a visitor's browser loads Google Fonts or the embedded tournament calendar;
- Government authorities or other parties when disclosure is required by law or reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or security; and
- A successor organization if Greater Gardner USBC undergoes a merger, reorganization, or transfer of its operations.
We do not sell or rent subscriber email addresses for money.
Email Choices and Unsubscribing
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails or by contacting us at contact@greatergardnerusbc.org.
Greater Gardner USBC and Gardner Ten Pins will honor unsubscribe requests for the shared mailing list. We may retain a minimal suppression record of an unsubscribed address so that we do not accidentally add it back to the list.
Retention
We retain subscriber information while a subscription remains active and for as long as reasonably necessary to provide communications, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, or satisfy legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your subscriber information. We may retain limited information when required by law or when necessary to document and honor an unsubscribe request.
Children's Privacy
The mailing list is intended for adults, including parents and guardians of youth bowlers. Children under 13 should not submit their own information or subscribe directly.
If we learn that we collected personal information directly from a child under 13 without appropriate parental authorization, we will delete it. A parent or guardian may contact us to request review or deletion of a child's information.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect the information under our control. However, no website, email system, or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Requests
You may contact us to:
- Ask what subscriber information we have about you;
- Correct inaccurate information;
- Withdraw your subscription;
- Request deletion of your information; or
- Ask a question about our privacy practices.
We will respond consistent with applicable law.
External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of websites we do not control.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services or information practices change. The revised policy will be posted on this website with an updated effective date. If a change materially affects how we use subscriber email addresses, we will provide additional notice when appropriate.
Contact Us
Greater Gardner USBC Association, Inc.c/o Gardner Ten Pins
560 West Broadway
Gardner, MA 01440
Email: contact@greatergardnerusbc.org