Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you register for an account or use our Service, we collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
• Profile Information: Profile picture, biography, angling preferences
• Club Information: Club name, location, contact details, logo
• Match Data: Match results, fish specimens, weights, species, photographs
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
• Communications: Messages, notifications, support requests

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features used, actions taken within the Service
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 7 for details)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as payment processors (Stripe) and analytics providers to help us provide and improve our Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Service
• Creating and managing your account
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions
• Facilitating match management and league operations
• Sending you notifications, updates, and administrative messages
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and security threats
• Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
• Complying with legal obligations
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent)

3. Data 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:

3.1 Within Your Club

Information you provide as part of club activities (match results, league standings, member profiles) may be visible to other members of your club and club administrators.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (Stripe), email delivery, hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change via email or prominent notice on our Service.

4. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Encrypted storage of sensitive data
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular backups of data
• Multi-tenant architecture with strict data isolation

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@matchangler.app. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service
• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your account

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. 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, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

11. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing:

• Performance of a contract (providing the Service)
• Legitimate interests (improving and securing the Service)
• Your consent (marketing communications)
• Legal compliance (responding to legal requests)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your rights under GDPR.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Privacy Team
Email: privacy@matchangler.app
Website: www.matchangler.app