Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sportiverse ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email, password, first name, last name
• Profile Information: Date of birth, nationality, profile picture, bio
• Sports Data: Club memberships, match statistics, training schedules
• User Content: Posts, comments, match results, team rosters

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features used, time spent, interaction patterns
• Performance Data: Crash reports, performance metrics

Analytics Data (With Consent)

If you consent to analytics, we collect:

• App usage patterns and feature engagement
• User journey and navigation flows
• Performance and stability metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Data With:

• Other Users: Profile information, match results, and statistics as part of the service
• Club/League Members: Information relevant to your sports activities
• Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for infrastructure and authentication

We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information
• Share data with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing without consent

5. Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers, primarily located in:

• Europe (for EU users)
• United States (for non-EU users)

Security Measures

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for different periods based on the type:

• Account Data: Until account deletion + 30-day recovery period
• Match Statistics: Indefinitely for historical records (anonymized after account deletion)
• Analytics Data: 2 years
• Logs and Security Data: 90 days

8. Children's Privacy

Sportiverse requires users to be at least 13 years old. Users under 18 require parental consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

If you're in the EU and your data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)

10. Cookies and Tracking

The Sportiverse mobile app does not use cookies. We may use:

• Local storage for app preferences
• Analytics SDKs (only with your consent)
• Firebase Performance Monitoring (anonymized)

11. Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of significant changes via:

• In-app notifications
• Email to your registered address
• Prominent notice in the app