🔒 Data Usage Policy

Learn how Sports Buddies collects, uses, and protects your personal data to provide safe and personalized services.

Data Usage Overview

We are committed to transparency about how we handle your data and protecting your privacy rights.

📊 Data Collection

We collect only the data necessary to provide our services and improve your experience.

Collection Principles:

  • Minimal data collection
  • Clear purpose for each data type
  • User consent and control
  • Transparent practices

🎯 Data Usage

Your data is used to provide personalized services, ensure safety, and improve our platform.

Usage Principles:

  • Service delivery and personalization
  • Safety and security features
  • Platform improvement and development
  • Legal compliance and protection

🛡️ Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.

Protection Principles:

  • Encryption and security measures
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Regular security audits
  • Employee training and policies

Complete Data Usage Policy

Detailed information about how we handle your data and protect your privacy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services.

1.1 Account Information

  • Name, email address, and username
  • Profile photos and personal details
  • Sports preferences and skill levels
  • Location information (with consent)

1.2 Usage Data

  • App interactions and feature usage
  • Search queries and preferences
  • Communication patterns and messaging
  • Event participation and RSVPs

1.3 Technical Data

  • Device information and identifiers
  • IP addresses and location data
  • App performance and error logs
  • Browser and operating system details

1.4 Third-Party Data

  • Social media account information (if connected)
  • Verification data from trusted providers
  • Background check information (with consent)
  • Analytics and advertising data

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for specific purposes related to providing our services.

2.1 Service Provision

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Providing matching and connection services
  • Facilitating events and activities
  • Enabling communication between users

2.2 Personalization

  • Customizing your experience and recommendations
  • Improving our matching algorithms
  • Providing relevant content and features
  • Optimizing app performance for your device

2.3 Safety and Security

  • Verifying user identities and accounts
  • Preventing fraud and abuse
  • Investigating safety concerns
  • Enforcing community guidelines

2.4 Platform Improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Developing new features and services
  • Fixing bugs and improving performance
  • Conducting research and analytics
🔒 Important Note

We never sell your personal information to third parties. Any sharing is limited to what's necessary to provide our services or required by law.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We are transparent about when and how your data may be shared with others.

3.1 With Other Users

  • Profile information visible to other users
  • Event participation and RSVP status
  • Public posts and community content
  • Matching compatibility information

3.2 With Service Providers

  • Payment processors for transactions
  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure services
  • Analytics and advertising partners
  • Customer support and verification services

3.3 Legal Requirements

  • Compliance with applicable laws
  • Response to legal requests and subpoenas
  • Protection of rights and safety
  • Investigation of potential violations

3.4 Business Transfers

  • Merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Transfer of business operations
  • Corporate restructuring or reorganization
  • Successor entity obligations

4. Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information.

4.1 Security Measures

  • End-to-end encryption for communications
  • Secure data storage and transmission
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits and updates

4.2 Data Retention

  • Account data retained while account is active
  • Usage data retained for service improvement
  • Communication data retained for safety
  • Data deleted upon account closure

4.3 Employee Access

  • Limited employee access to user data
  • Background checks for all employees
  • Training on privacy and security
  • Audit logs for all data access

5. Your Data Rights

You have specific rights regarding your personal information and how it's used.

5.1 Access and Control

  • View and update your profile information
  • Download your data in portable format
  • Control privacy settings and preferences
  • Manage communication preferences

5.2 Data Deletion

  • Delete specific information from your profile
  • Deactivate your account temporarily
  • Permanently delete your account and data
  • Request deletion of specific data categories

5.3 Opt-Out Options

  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Disable location tracking and analytics
  • Control third-party data sharing
  • Manage notification preferences

Your Data Rights

Understand the rights you have regarding your personal information and how to exercise them.

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Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal information and details about how we use it.

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Right to Rectification

Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

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Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

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Right to Restrict

Limit how we process your personal information in specific situations.

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Right to Portability

Receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

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Right to Object

Object to certain types of processing, such as marketing communications.

Exercise Your Rights: Contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@joinsportsbuddies.app to exercise any of these rights. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security Measures

Learn about the comprehensive security measures we implement to protect your personal information.

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Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.

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Access Controls

Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access user data.

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Security Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and threat detection to identify and respond to security issues.

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Regular Audits

Regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

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Employee Training

Comprehensive training for all employees on data privacy and security best practices.

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Security Policies

Clear security policies and procedures that all employees must follow.

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