Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
National Scouting Combine Privacy Policy
The National Scouting Combine (“NSC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of athletes, coaches, scouts, recruiters, parents, and visitors who use our website and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for events, create an account, submit athletic information, or interact with our services.
Who We Are
National Scouting Combine
Website: https://nationalscoutingcombine.com
The National Scouting Combine provides athletic testing, scouting, recruiting exposure, athlete evaluations, and performance reporting for athletes seeking collegiate and professional football opportunities.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Date of birth
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Graduation year
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School information
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Athletic position(s)
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Height, weight, and physical measurements
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Athletic testing results
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Recruiting information
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Profile photos and media
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Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
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Any information submitted through forms, registrations, surveys, or communications
Athletic Performance Data
When participating in NSC events or using our services, we may collect:
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Combine testing results
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Timing data
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Strength and conditioning measurements
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Athletic Performance Reports (APRs)
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Force plate and performance analytics
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Scouting evaluations
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Proprietary NSC Grades and rankings
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Recruiting and participation history
This information may be used to evaluate athletic performance and provide recruiting exposure opportunities.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Operating system
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Referring website
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Pages visited
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Date and time of access
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Usage statistics
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Cookie data
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the information displayed in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent information to assist with spam detection and website security.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, you should avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location information from publicly available images.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and website functionality.
Cookies may be used to:
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Remember login information
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Save user preferences
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Maintain website security
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Analyze website traffic
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Improve site performance
Login Cookies
When users log into the website, cookies may be used to:
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Maintain login sessions
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Save display preferences
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Improve navigation and usability
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
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Register athletes for events
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Create athlete profiles
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Generate Athletic Performance Reports
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Verify athlete identity
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Communicate event information
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Process payments
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Improve our services
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Conduct analytics and research
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Provide recruiting exposure opportunities
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Respond to inquiries and support requests
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Maintain website security
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Comply with legal obligations
Recruiting and Scouting Exposure
A core purpose of the National Scouting Combine is to provide recruiting exposure.
By registering for an event, creating a profile, or submitting athletic information, you acknowledge and agree that your athletic data, measurements, testing results, scouting information, photos, videos, and related recruiting information may be made available to:
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High school coaches
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College coaches
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College recruiting departments
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Professional football organizations
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Scouts and scouting organizations
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Sports agencies and recruiters
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Authorized recruiting partners
Information shared is intended to assist in athletic evaluation and recruiting opportunities.
Who We Share Information With
We may share information with:
Recruiting Personnel
Athlete profiles and performance data may be shared with:
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Collegiate coaches
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Professional scouts
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Professional football organizations
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Recruiting partners
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party vendors that assist with:
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Website hosting
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Email communication
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Payment processing
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Analytics
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Event management
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Data storage
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Security monitoring
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or when necessary to:
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Comply with legal obligations
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Protect our rights and property
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Prevent fraud
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Protect participant safety
Password Resets
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to:
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Provide services
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Maintain athlete records
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Support recruiting activities
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Meet legal requirements
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce agreements
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely.
Athlete performance data, reports, and recruiting information may be retained indefinitely as part of historical athletic records and research databases.
User Accounts
Users who create accounts may access, update, or modify their personal information through their profile settings.
Website administrators may access and manage account information as necessary for operational purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion of personal information
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Request a copy of your data
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Withdraw consent where applicable
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Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Please note that certain information may be retained when required for legal, security, operational, or recruiting purposes.
Children’s Privacy
The National Scouting Combine may collect information from student-athletes under the age of 18 with the consent of a parent, guardian, coach, school representative, or authorized adult where required by law.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted information without consent may contact us to request review or removal.
Third-Party Content
Our website may contain embedded content such as videos, images, articles, and social media feeds.
Embedded content from third-party websites operates as if you visited those websites directly and may collect information, use cookies, or track interactions according to their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
International Users
If you access our services from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed within the United States.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Continued use of our website or services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.