playspo-prinacy

Privacy Policy for PlaySpo

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

Introduction

PlaySpo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Email Address: Used for account creation and authentication
Profile Information: Name, username, bio, and profile picture (optional)
Location Data: Approximate location to help you find nearby sports events

User-Generated Content

Events you create or join
Posts and interactions within the app
Messages sent to other users

Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system version
Usage Data: How you interact with the app (pages viewed, features used)
Log Data: App crashes, performance data for debugging

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain our app functionality
Create and manage your account
Connect you with local sports events and players
Send you notifications about events and updates
Improve app performance and user experience
Respond to your support requests
Ensure security and prevent fraud

Data Storage and Security

All data is securely stored using Google Firebase
We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
Your password is encrypted and never stored in plain text
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data

We DO NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your data for advertising purposes
Use your data for tracking across other apps or websites

We MAY share data only when:

Required by law or legal process
Necessary to protect our rights or safety
You explicitly consent to sharing

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, analytics, and hosting
Cloud Functions: Server-side processing

These services have their own privacy policies:

Firebase Privacy Policy

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Update your profile information at any time
Delete your account and associated data
Opt-out of notifications in app settings
Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@playspo.com

Location Services

Location access is optional but enhances your experience
Used only to find nearby sports events
You can disable location access in device settings
We collect approximate location, not precise GPS coordinates

Children’s Privacy

PlaySpo is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

Active account data is retained as long as your account exists
Deleted accounts: data is permanently removed within 30 days
Backup data may be retained for up to 90 days
Anonymous analytics may be retained indefinitely

International Users

If you are accessing PlaySpo from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the new policy in the app
Updating the “Last Updated” date
Sending an email notification (for major changes)

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: support@playspo.com
App: PlaySpo
Developer: [Your Name/Company Name]

PlaySpo does not use cookies directly. However, Firebase and other third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies. Refer to their privacy policies for details.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don’t sell data)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to access, rectify, or erase your data
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

By using PlaySpo, you agree to this Privacy Policy.