Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 02, 2026
Western Michigan Hockey is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data when you visit wmichhockey.org (or similar domain).
Information Collected
When you visit the Western Michigan Hockey website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and browsing activity. This information helps us understand how our site is used and how we can improve the user experience. The types of information collected may include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which is a numerical label assigned to your device.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you access on our website, the time spent on those pages, and the order in which they were viewed.
- Referring/Exit Pages: The URL of the website you visited before coming to our site, and the URL of the site you visit after leaving.
This information is generally aggregated and used for analytical purposes to improve our website's performance and content.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device by a website. They help us:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
- Understand how you use our site, which allows us to optimize its content and layout.
- Facilitate certain site functionalities.
You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may utilize third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media integrations, to help us understand site usage and improve our services. These third parties may collect information directly from your browser and device, often using cookies, in accordance with their own privacy policies. Western Michigan Hockey does not control the privacy practices of these third parties and encourages you to review their respective privacy policies.
Advertising
Western Michigan Hockey does not directly serve third-party advertisements on its website. However, some of our third-party service providers (e.g., social media platforms where our content is shared) may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across different websites for advertising purposes. We do not control these third-party advertising practices. For more information on how to manage your privacy preferences related to online advertising, you may visit resources like the Network Advertising Initiative (www.networkadvertising.org) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info).
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
The Western Michigan Hockey website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Western Michigan Hockey reserves the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us: