Last updated: July 21, 2026
Cookie Policy | Rocky Spikes Volleyball Club — Coquitlam, BC
This Cookie Policy explains how Rocky Spikes Volleyball Club (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on rockyspikes.com. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. This policy complies with PIPEDA (Canada) and BC PIPA, and aligns with Volleyball BC best-practice expectations for youth programs.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help remember your actions and preferences during a single visit or across multiple visits.
2. Why do we use cookies?
- Essential functionality — navigation, security, and member logins.
- Analytics — understand visitor behavior to improve the site.
- Marketing — display relevant updates about programs/events (with consent).
3. Types of cookies we use
- Necessary — required for site operation.
- Analytics — measure and optimize content.
- Marketing/Communication — enable chat, forms, and announcements.
4. Third-party cookies
We may allow trusted partners to set cookies, including:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- Meta (Facebook, Instagram)
- Tidio (Live Chat)
These providers have their own privacy practices and comply with applicable laws.
5. Your choices
On your first visit, you can accept, reject, or customize cookie settings. Changes can be made anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer. Disabling non-essential cookies may impact functionality.
6. Managing cookies
Control cookies via your browser settings or visit allaboutcookies.org.
7. Youth programs & safety
RSVC collects only the personal information reasonably required to manage youth program inquiries, registration, participation, communication, and safety. Information relating to minors is handled with appropriate parent or guardian involvement and is not used for behavioural advertising.
8. Legal compliance
- PIPEDA (Canada) & PIPA (BC) — appropriate purposes & consent.
- GDPR (EU) — non-essential cookies only after consent (if applicable).
- Volleyball BC — transparency, data minimization, and rapid incident response.
9. Data retention & security
Cookie data is stored only as long as needed. We ensure vendors follow strict security requirements.
10. Changes
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or operations. The “Last updated” date shows the latest version.
11. Contact us
Privacy Contact: RSVC Privacy Officer
Email: info@rockyspikes.com
Learn how RSVC collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects personal information provided by athletes, families, volunteers, coaches, and website visitors.
Review the standards of behaviour expected from athletes, parents, guardians, coaches, volunteers, spectators, and other participants in RSVC activities.