Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Sports Buddies™ ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you join our waitlist through our website. This policy applies specifically to the data collected through the Sports Buddies™ website waitlist form.
Last Updated: August 12, 2025
Website Version: Website Waitlist Form v1.0
Information We Collect
When you submit the waitlist form on our website, we collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Name: Your first and last name (required)
- Email Address: Your email address for communications (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
- HTTPS Protection: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
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™ website waitlist form 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 submit our waitlist form. If we discover a user is underage, we will immediately remove their information from our waitlist.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics to improve your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website usage and improve our services
- Cookie Preferences: You can control cookie settings through your browser
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 on our website
- Sending you an email notification
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
Your continued use of our website 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
- Website Privacy Standards - For general website data collection compliance