Introduction

AppCo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our sports tournament and event management platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Profile information (photo, bio, location)
• Sports ratings and skill levels
• Payment information (processed by our payment provider, Stripe)
• Event registration and participation history

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process registrations and payments
• Match players based on skill levels
• Send event updates and notifications
• Respond to your requests and support needs
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Event Organizers: Your name, contact info, and ratings when you register for events
• Other Players: Limited profile information visible to other participants
• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure payment processing through Stripe

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@appco.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our Service may not function properly without cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is 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.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

• Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe's Privacy Policy)
• Google Maps: Location services (see Google's Privacy Policy)
• Supabase: Database and authentication (see Supabase's Privacy Policy)

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not do).