Privacy Policy

‍Last Updated: 7 May 2026

Welcome to Platform Sports Management. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to handling your personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains how Platform Sports Management ("Platform Sports", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information when you visit our website at https://www.platformsportsmanagement.com/ or engage with our services.

Platform Sports Management is based in New Zealand and operates across New Zealand and Australia. This policy has been prepared in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What Personal Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Full name, email address, phone number, and physical address
Sport, age group, and athletic background
Any other information submitted through contact forms, consultation bookings, event registrations, or direct enquiries

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type and version, and device type
Pages visited, time spent, and date and time of access
Referring website or source

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

When you complete a contact form or book a consultation on our website
When you register for an event, webinar, or programme
When you email or contact us directly
Through cookies and analytics tools when you browse our website
Through referrals from partner organisations or other families

Where it is reasonable and practicable to do so, we collect personal information directly from you.

3. Why We Collect and How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide information about our services
To assess student-athlete suitability for the U.S. college recruitment pathway
To connect athletes and families with relevant college programmes, coaches, and partners
To send service updates, event information, and relevant resources (with your consent where required)
To improve the performance and content of our website
To comply with our legal obligations and prevent fraud

We will not use your personal information for any purpose incompatible with why it was originally collected, without your consent.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

College coaches and U.S. institutions, where you have engaged us to pursue recruitment opportunities and have consented to that sharing
Service providers and technology partners, who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, on the condition that they handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy law
Partner organisations, such as talent identification programmes or affiliated sports bodies, where relevant and with your knowledge
Legal and regulatory authorities, where we are required by law to disclose information, or where disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Platform Sports, our clients, or others

5. Sending Information Overseas

As part of our service, your personal information may be shared with colleges, coaches, and institutions located in the United States of America and potentially other countries. By engaging with our services for the purpose of U.S. college recruitment, you acknowledge and consent to this transfer.

Where we send personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient handles it in a manner consistent with applicable privacy standards.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyse website traffic, and improve our content and services.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics, which collect anonymised data about website usage. For more information, please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, modification, or disclosure. These measures include secure data storage, restricted staff access, and regular review of our information handling practices.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information

Enquiry and contact form data is retained for up to 2 years from the date of last contact
Client and athlete records are retained for up to 7 years following the conclusion of our engagement
Website analytics data is retained in accordance with the settings of our analytics provider

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it securely.

9. Your Privacy Rights

New Zealand residents have rights under the Privacy Act 2020, including the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading
Make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz

Australian residents have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, including the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or out-of-date information
Make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to access and correction requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our legal obligations.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are primarily directed at student-athletes aged 15 to 19 and their parents or guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Where a student-athlete is under 18, we encourage parents or guardians to be involved in any engagement with Platform Sports and to contact us if they have any concerns about information collected in relation to their child.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organisations, U.S. college programmes, and educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Amrit Rai, Director & Founder‍

‍Email: info@platformsportsmanagement.com‍

Website: https://www.platformsportsmanagement.com/

Supporting student-athletes and families pursuing university sport opportunities in the U.S. and UK.