Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Sports Buddies™ ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Waitlist App. This policy applies specifically to the Sports Buddies™ Waitlist App and the data collected through it.
Last Updated: August 12, 2025
App Version: Waitlist App v1.0
Information We Collect
When you use the Sports Buddies™ Waitlist App, we collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Name: Your first and last name (required)
- Email Address: Your email address for communications (required)
- Location: Your city and state (required)
Sports and Activity Information
- Your Sport(s): Sports you're interested in playing from our predefined list (required)
- Skill Level: Your current skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Professional (required)
- Play Style: Your preferred play style: Recreational, Competitive, or Elite (required)
- Age Range: Your age bracket from 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, 55-64, or 65+ (required)
Preferences
- Notification Preferences: Whether you want to be notified when the app launches (optional)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Waitlist Management: To maintain and organize our early access roster
- Communication: To send you updates about the app launch and new features
- App Development: To understand user preferences and improve our services
- Launch Planning: To plan our launch strategy and prioritize features based on user demographics
- Analytics: To analyze waitlist trends and user demographics
Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously:
- Secure Storage: Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
- Google Sheets: We use Google Sheets for data management, which provides enterprise-grade security
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your data
- Data Backup: Your information is regularly backed up to prevent data loss
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our business (e.g., email services, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Active Waitlist: While you remain on our waitlist
- App Launch: Until the full Sports Buddies™ app launches
- Account Creation: If you create an account when the app launches, your data will be transferred to your user profile
- Deletion Requests: You can request deletion of your data at any time
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Age Requirements
The Sports Buddies™ Waitlist App is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our waitlist app. If we discover a user is underage, we will immediately remove their information from our waitlist.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives adequate protection.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Sending you an email notification
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Additional Resources
For more information about our privacy practices, please also review:
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - For users in the European Union
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - For users in California
- App Store Guidelines - For Google Play Store and Apple App Store compliance