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7. Individuals located in the United States

A. California Resident Supplement

Consumer Personal Data

The following charts shows what data we have collected in the past twelve months when you interact with us as a customer or fan, visit our websites, use our mobile applications, attend one of our matches or events, or otherwise take part in our Services in a personal capacity or interact with us as a business partner. We also use and share the information for various purposes, as set forth below, and sell certain information as set forth below.
In the last twelve months we have collected the following non-sensitive Personal Data:

Category of Personal Data collected in the previous 12 months	Where we collect this information	Business/Commercial Purpose and/or Legitimate Use (See Section 3 for more details)	Examples of categories of third parties to whom we have disclosed for a business purpose or sold/shared in the previous 12 months
Personal Identifiers	Directly from you From third party business and sponsorship partners	Fulfill any agreement we have with you and/or to provide the services that you have requested from us Send communications regarding services you have requested from us Send marketing communications Administer contests and sweepstakes that you have entered Detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities Complete transactions with business partners Perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product Comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Disclosed: Technology partners who help us operate our websites, mobile apps and electronic services Business partners that assist us with our operations and operating our business Service providers who perform services on our behalf Our affiliates Our marketing and advertising partners Our legal partners Shared/Sold: Our sponsorship partners Online analytic and marketing partners
Contact Information	Directly from you From third party business and sponsorship partners	Fulfill any agreement we have with you and/or to provide the services that you have requested from us Send communications regarding services you have requested from us Send marketing communications Administer contests and sweepstakes that you have entered Detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities Complete transactions with business partners Perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product Comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Disclosed: Technology partners who help us operate our websites, mobile apps and electronic services Business partners that assist us with our operations and operating our business Service providers who perform services on our behalf Our affiliates Our marketing and advertising partners Our legal partners Shared/Sold: Our sponsorship partners Online analytic and marketing partners
Commercial Information	Directly from you From third party business and sponsorship partners	Fulfill any agreement we have with you and/or to provide the services that you have requested from us Send communications regarding services you have requested from us Send marketing communications Administer contests and sweepstakes that you have entered Detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities Complete transactions with business partners Perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product Comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Disclosed: Technology partners who help us operate our websites, mobile apps and electronic services Business partners that assist us with our operations and operating our business Service providers who perform services on our behalf Our affiliates Our marketing and advertising partners Our legal partners Shared/Sold: Our sponsorship partners Online analytic and marketing partners
Inferences drawn from other Personal Data	Directly from you From third party business and sponsorship partners From analytics partners	Send marketing communications Detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities Complete transactions with business partners Perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product Comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Disclosed: Technology partners who help us operate our websites, mobile apps and electronic services Business partners that assist us with our operations and operating our business Service providers who perform services on our behalf Our affiliates Our marketing and advertising partners Our legal partners Shared/Sold: Our sponsorship partners Online analytic and marketing partners
Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information	Directly from you or your devices From third party business and sponsorship partners Analytic partners	Fulfill any agreement we have with you and/or to provide the services that you have requested from us Send communications regarding services you have requested from us Send marketing communications Administer contests and sweepstakes that you have entered Detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities Complete transactions with business partners Perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product Comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Disclosed: Technology partners who help us operate our websites, mobile apps and electronic services Business partners that assist us with our operations and operating our business Service providers who perform services on our behalf Our affiliates Our marketing and advertising partners Our legal partners Shared/Sold: Our sponsorship partners Online analytic and marketing partners
Device Identifiable Information *	Directly from you or your devices	Fulfill any agreement we have with you and/or to provide the services that you have requested from us Send communications regarding services you have requested from us Send marketing communications Administer contests and sweepstakes that you have entered Detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities Complete transactions with business partners Perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product Comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement help administer the Services	Disclosed: Technology partners who help us operate our websites, mobile apps and electronic services Business partners that assist us with our operations and operating our business Service providers who perform services on our behalf Our affiliates Our marketing and advertising partners Our legal partners Shared/Sold: Our sponsorship partners Online analytic and marketing partners Social media

Geolocation Information. *	Directly from you or your devices	Fulfill any agreement we have with you and/or to provide the services that you have requested from us Send communications regarding services you have requested from us Send marketing communications Administer contests and sweepstakes that you have entered Detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities Complete transactions with business partners Perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product Comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Disclosed: Technology partners who help us operate our websites, mobile apps and electronic services Business partners that assist us with our operations and operating our business Service providers who perform services on our behalf Our affiliates Our marketing and advertising partners Our legal partners Shared/Sold: Our sponsorship partners Online analytic and marketing partners Social media

Device Identifiable Information * Such as your IP address, browser type and language, access times, pages visited, referring website addresses, the type and model of you device, operating system (e.g. iOS or Android) and version, carrier name, mobile browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari), applications using our Websites, and identifiers assigned to your device, such as its iOS Identifier for Advertising (“IDFA”), Android Advertising ID (“AAID”), or unique device identifier (a number uniquely given to your device by your device manufacturer), sometimes referred to as a mobile carrier ID.

Geolocation Information * We may collect your approximate location information, such as your zip code or the approximate geographic area provided by your Internet service provider (“ISP”) or location positioning information provided by the location services and GPS features of your mobile device when location services have been enabled

In the last twelve months we have collected the following Sensitive Personal Data:

Category of Personal Data collected in the previous 12 months	Business/Commercial Purpose and/or Legitimate Use (See Section 3 for more details)	Examples of categories of third parties to whom we have shared for a business purpose	Was this information sold or shared to a third party for cross context marketing in the last 12 months?
National or government identifiers	To confirm Participant eligibility.	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Demographic Data	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To ensure you are the right age to participate in our events To help ensure that our services and leagues are inclusive, equitable and fair to all participants, fans and customers To comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Performance tracking data *	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To improve our product To study effects of the game on our Participants and prevent injuries	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Physiological data *	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To improve our product To study effects of the game on our athletes and prevent injuries To help ensure the safety of our Participants	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Physical characteristics	To provide uniforms and equipment To analyze trends	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party uniform and sports equipment goods providers Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Inferences drawn from other Personal Data	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To improve our product To comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party uniform and sports equipment goods providers Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
National or government identifier.	The provision of benefits	National or government identifier.	The provision of benefits
Financial information	To obtain payment of fees.	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services and payment services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers.	Financial information

Participants and Parents

We do not sell or share this information for cross-context behavioral advertising. The following charts show what data we have collected in the past twelve months from Participants and Parents.

Participants

In the last twelve months we have collected the following non-sensitive Personal Data:

Category of Personal Data collected in the previous 12 months	Business/Commercial Purpose and/or Legitimate Use (See Section 3 for more details)	Examples of categories of third parties to whom we have shared for a business purpose	Was this information sold or shared to a third party for cross context marketing in the last 12 months?
National or government identifiers	To confirm Participant eligibility.	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Demographic Data	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To ensure you are the right age to participate in our events To help ensure that our services and leagues are inclusive, equitable and fair to all participants, fans and customers To comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Performance tracking data *	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To improve our product To study effects of the game on our Participants and prevent injuries	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Physiological data *	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To improve our product To study effects of the game on our athletes and prevent injuries To help ensure the safety of our Participants	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Physical characteristics	To provide uniforms and equipment To analyze trends	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party uniform and sports equipment goods providers Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
Inferences drawn from other Personal Data	To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events To improve our product To comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers. Third party uniform and sports equipment goods providers Third party entities that assist us with operating our MLS NEXT and MLS GO services MLS NEXT and MLS GO clubs and leagues Government entities, law enforcement, lawyers, auditors, consultants and other parties as required by law, including litigation.	No
National or government identifier.	The provision of benefits	National or government identifier.	The provision of benefits
Financial information	To obtain payment of fees.	Third party entities that provide us with information technology services and payment services, such as internet service providers, operating systems and platforms, data centers/hosts/cloud service providers.	Financial information

Performance tracking data * such as geolocation data and other information related to movement or location, including time, distance, speed, velocity, deceleration, stress, load, and impact. Performance tracking data is only collected from Participants in MLS NEXT, not MLS GO.

Physiological data * such as allergies, food aversions and physiological information, including heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature, blood oxygen, hydration, lactate, and/or glucose level data. Physiological data is only collected from Participants in MLS NEXT, not MLS GO.

8. Individuals located outside of the United States

The MLS’s headquarters is in the United States, and, regardless of where you use our Services or otherwise provide information to us, your information may be transferred to, maintained, and processed by the MLS, its affiliates, and our operational partners and service providers in the United States or other locations outside of your jurisdiction of residence. Such other locations may include, from time to time, Canada, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Philippines, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and potentially other countries. Please note that the United States and certain other locations to which your information may be transferred, maintained, or processed may not provide an equivalent level of data protection as your home country, and, although unlikely, in certain cases such information may be subject to lawful access by United States or such other location’s courts, law enforcement, and governmental authorities.

A.1. EU, EEA, Switzerland, and the UK

This supplemental section applies only if you use our website or Services otherwise covered by this Privacy Policy from a country that is not the United States, and where the MLS is subject to jurisdiction-specific laws. MLS is the controller of Personal Data collected through the Services. MLS has implemented appropriate safeguards to help ensure that the personal data we transfer is protected in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. Such safeguards may include the European Commission's standard contractual clauses when transferring personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), and the UK and Swiss Addenda to the standard contractual clauses when transferring personal data from the UK and Switzerland respectively. If your personal data is transferred relying upon these safeguards, you may request a copy by contacting us at the address listed in the Contact Us section below.

If you are in the UK, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Officer ()). If you are in the EEA, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority that has authority in your country or region. Please click here for contact information for such authorities.

A.2. Legal Basis for Processing for EU, EEA, Swiss, and UK Residents

To the extent required by applicable law, the legal bases and justifications for our processing activities depend on how you interact with us. Under data protection laws in the UK and EEA, we can only use your Personal Data if we have a valid reason. The most common so-called lawful bases we rely upon are as follows:

where you have given consent (“Consent”);

to comply with our legal obligations (“Legal Obligations”);

for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (“Contract”); or

for our legitimate interests or those of a third party (“Legitimate Interests”).

A legitimate interest is when we have a business or commercial reason to use your information, so long as this is not overridden by your own rights and interests.

Where we process information about a person's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or similar beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health or condition or sexual life, or genetic or biometric data (known as Special Category Personal Data), we will only do so where a further condition is also met. Usually this will mean that the processing is [e.g., with your explicit consent, where it is legally required under employment or health & safety law or where there is a substantial public interest].

As noted at Section 3, the nature of your interaction with us will determine how we will process your Personal Data. The relevant specific purposes as noted at Section 3 and lawful bases for which we will process your Personal Data are set out below in the relevant tables below:

With respect to Individuals:

Purpose	Categories of Personal Data	Lawful Basis
To fulfill any agreement we have with you and/or to provide the services that you have requested from us	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in order to provide you with the expected services
To send communications regarding services you have requested from us	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in sending communications relevant to the services you have requested.
To send marketing communications	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Inferences drawn from other Personal Data Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	Where you have provided Consent Or In all other cases, where it is in our Legitimate Interests as we can otherwise rely on soft opt-in given your prior interactions with us.
To administer contests and sweepstakes that you have entered	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Geolocation Information	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in order to provide you with the expected services
To detect and prevent fraud and illegal activities	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	To comply with Legal Obligations, e.g. [with respect to AML or KYC information] Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests to ensure we are providing a secure service being mindful of the expectations of us as a business and to otherwise prevent and detect crime, fraud and other abuses
To complete transactions with business partners	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Inferences drawn from other Personal Data Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in order to provide you with the expected services and to otherwise operate our business in a reasonable manner
To perform analytics to better understand our customer base and present you with a better product	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Inferences drawn from other Personal Data Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	Where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in order to (i) provide you with the expected services; (ii) tailor our services to you
To comply with our legal obligations and for enforcement purposes	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Inferences drawn from other Personal Data Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	To comply with Legal Obligations, e.g. [INSERT] Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests including (i) to comply with applicable regulations and guidance as well as internal policies and procedures; (ii) for audit purposes and quality checks, and (iii) to respond to requests from legal, regulatory, judicial, administrative, governmental and other official bodies; (iv) to enforce our legal rights; (v) initiate claims; (vi) defend claims; and (vii) investigate and attend to enquiries
To help administer the Services	Device Identifiable Information	Where it is in our Legitimate Interests to process such data in order for us to operate the Services, such as (i) for IT operations; (ii) IT security and maintenance, and systems controls; (iii) to be efficient so we can deliver the best service to you.
To disclose information to Service Providers (as set out in this Privacy Policy) in order to enable the other purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Commercial Information Inferences drawn from other Personal Data Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information Device Identifiable Information Geolocation Information	Where it is in our Legitimate Interests to process such data in order for us to operate the Services, and provide the expected service to you

With respect to Participants:

Purpose	Categories of Personal Data	Lawful Basis
To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Participant Education Provider Information Inferences drawn from other Personal Data Demographic data Performance tracking data Physiological data	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in order to provide you with the expected services
To comply with our legal obligations	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Participant Education Provider Information Demographic data	To comply with Legal Obligations, e.g. [INSERT]
To contact you with communications related to events and matches related to you	Contact Information	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in sending communications relevant to the Services you have requested.
In case of emergencies/for emergency contacts	Contact Information	Where it is in our Legitimate Interests for your safety and security
To ensure that you can participate in our events/for Participant eligibility	Participant Education Provider Information National or government identifiers Demographic data	To comply with Legal Obligations, e.g. [INSERT] Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests including to comply with applicable regulations and guidance as well as internal policies and procedures;
To help ensure that our services and leagues are inclusive, equitable and fair to all participants, fans and customers	Demographic data	[TBC]

With respect to Parents:

Purpose	Categories of Personal Data	Lawful Basis
To allow for the operation of our clubs, matches, league and events	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Interaction Data	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in order to provide you with the expected services
In case of emergencies/for emergency contacts	Personal Identifiers Contact Information National or government identifiers	Where it is in our Legitimate Interests for your/the Participant’s safety and security
To contact you with communications related to events and matches related to you and/or your child or dependent	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Interaction Data	In order to perform our obligations under Contract Or In all other cases, where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in sending communications relevant to the Services you have requested.
To comply with our legal obligations	Personal Identifiers Contact Information Participant Education Provider Information Demographic data	To comply with Legal Obligations, e.g. [when you sign or provide information for a minor child]
To better understand and improve our services	Interaction Data	Where it is in our or a Service Provider’s Legitimate Interests in order to (i) provide you with the expected services; (ii) tailor our services to you

Failure to provide us with the relevant Personal Data, in cases where you are legally or contractually required to provide it, may result in our being unable to establish or continue our relationship with you or to provide products and services to you.

We will only use your Personal Data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose.

A.3. International Data Transfers

Please note Personal Data we collect about you may be transferred, processed and/or accessed by us in the United States, or another country where we, or our Service Providers operate. This means that Personal Data may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your jurisdiction or country where privacy laws may differ from and may not be as protective as those where you live.

In order to provide adequate protection for the transfer of your Personal Data, we have in place contractual arrangements (as appropriate) with our subsidiaries, affiliates and Service Providers in respect of such transfers. Where applicable and/or where required, we utilize the Standard Contractual Clauses published by the European Commission on 4 June 2021 (“SCCs”) and the applicable addendum to such SCCs as approved by relevant authorities in the UK . If you require further details of such data transfers mechanisms and data transfer documentation, please use the contact details specified in Section 16.

A.4. Data Controller for EEA, Swiss and UK Residents

If you are located in the EEA, Switzerland, or the UK, Major League Soccer, LLC is the controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you consider that our processing of your personal data infringes applicable law.

B. Canadian Individuals**

We have designated a Privacy Officer who is responsible for overseeing the company's compliance with privacy legislation. We have established policies and practices that govern our treatment of personal data and set out the responsibilities of our employees. These policies and practices include, among other things, the following:

Policies and practices to collect, use and disclose personal data with consent, where required by applicable Canadian privacy laws.

Policies and procedures to protect personal data in our custody and control from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.

Policies and processes to respond to data subject requests and complaints in a timely and effective manner.

A framework for the retention and destruction of personal data to ensure compliance with legal obligations.

C. Other Country Individuals

Information for Australia Residents

If you have any queries or complaints with regards to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data, please contact us as set out in the Contact Us section below.

If you make a complaint, we will endeavor to respond to it as soon as possible. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner by phoning 1300 363 992, by email at enquiries@oaic.gov.au, or by visiting their website here.