Last updated January 2026

This is the Privacy Policy (“Policy”) for Major League Soccer, L.L.C.,  and its affiliates, including but not limited to: MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT Pro, MLS Go, MLS Member Clubs, and Soccer United Marketing, LLC (collectively “MLS”). This Policy explains how MLS collects, uses, discloses, protects, and stores (“Processes”) your personal data (defined below) when you visit MLS Websites and Platforms, use an MLS App, purchase tickets or attend an MLS match or event, make an MLS Store purchase, or participate as a Player.  This Policy also provides personal data about the rights and choices you have regarding MLS’ collection and Processing of your personal data. This Policy should be read in conjunction with the MLS Terms of Service.

If you have a disability and need to access this policy in an alternative format, please contact us at privacy@mlssoccer.com.

Table of Contents

1.    What personal data do we collect?
2.    How we collect your personal data 
3.    How we use your data
4.    How, when, and with whom we may share or sell your personal data
5.    International Data Transfers
6.    Your rights regarding your personal data
7.    Individuals located in the United States
8.    Individuals located outside of the United States
       A.    EU, EEA, and UK Individuals
       B.    Canadian Individuals
       C.    Other Country Individuals   
9.    How we protect your data
10.    How long we keep your data
11.    Minor’s & Children’s data
12.    Cookie and website tracking data
13.     Automated Decision Making and Profiling
14.    Changes to this Policy
15.    Contact Us

1.              What personal data do we collect?

The types of personal data we collect depends on the services you use and how you interact with our Services (see **“2. How we collect your personal data”**).

The types of personal data we collect can include the following: 

Category 

Examples 

Personal Identifiers 

  • first and last name 

  • email address 

  • mobile number 

  • home address/zip code 

  • favorite team 

  • position 

  • jersey number 

National or government identifiers 

  • driver’s license or state identification card number 

  • passport number 

  • birth certificate 

Website or Browsing Activity 

  • browsing history 

  • personal data regarding your interaction with an internet website, application, or advertisement 

  • content downloads 

  • playback details 

Device Identifiable Data 

  • IP address 

  • browser type 

  • unique device identifier 

Geolocation Data 

  • location of your device or computer 

Commercial Data 

  • tickets purchased 

  • products purchased 

  • services purchased 

Education Data 

  • Name of school 

  • Date attended or graduated 

Professional or Employment Data 

  • Previous employers 

  • References 

  • Dates of employment 

Inferences drawn from other personal data 

  • Preferences 

  • Characteristics 

  • psychological trends  

  • predispositions  

  • behavior 

  • attitudes  

  • abilities and aptitudes 

We may also collect the following sensitive personal data:

  • Children’s data under the age of 13
  • Minor’s data under the age of 18 but over the age of 12
  • Biometric data, such as facial recognition, heart rate, heart rate variability, or skin temperature
  • Precise Geolocation – using data from a device to locate an individual within a radius of 1,750 feet.
  • National Origin
  • Citizenship or immigration status
  • Racial or ethnic origin
  • Health Data
  • Demographic personal data such as gender identity, race, ethnicity, and religion.

Please be aware the type of personal data we collect can differ based on how you engage with our platform and the services you access or participate in. Please see [insert types of interactions] for specifics.