Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sportzey ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

By using Sportzey's services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Account Information: Username, password, profile information
• Sports Preferences: Favorite sports, skill levels, team affiliations
• Content Submissions: Stories, opinions, photos, and other user-generated content

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience
• Analytics: Website performance and user behavior data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our sports platform services
• User Experience: To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, and provide support
• Content Management: To moderate, display, and manage user-submitted content
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmission and storage are encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Employee Training: Staff training on data protection and privacy best practices
• Incident Response: Procedures for responding to security incidents and data breaches

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and certain data processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website usage and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services and integrate with external platforms:

• Social Media: Integration with platforms like Instagram, Discord, and LinkedIn
• Analytics: Google Analytics and other analytics services
• Payment Processing: Secure payment gateways for transactions
• Content Delivery: CDN services for fast content delivery

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deactivation
• Content Submissions: Retained as long as the content remains published on our platform
• Analytics Data: Retained for analysis and improvement purposes
• Legal Requirements: Retained as required by applicable laws and regulations

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. 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 implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy 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 this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
• Contract Performance: To provide our services under our terms
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about personal information collected and shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information
• Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights