1. Introduction

Stats Buddy ("we", "us", or "our") 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 and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, 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 the Service.

Important: We only collect sports-related information necessary to provide our Service. We do not collect personal information from children or any other personal data beyond what is required for sports tracking and management.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect only sports-related information that you provide directly to us when you use the Service, including when you:

• Create or manage an account (parent, player, coach, or administrator)
• Set up player profiles and sports preferences
• Create or interact with sports cards, statistics, badges, feedback, and friend connections
• Purchase subscriptions or make in-app purchases
• Contact customer support or respond to surveys and feedback forms

This includes only sports-related data:

• Account registration information (name, email, role, profile image) - required for account management
• Player account information and parent association - for account management purposes only
• Sports-related content (sports cards, statistics, badges, feedback, friend connections) - all sports-related data only
• Subscription and purchase information processed via app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store)
• Support communications and survey responses

We do not collect any personal information from children beyond what is necessary for sports tracking and management.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect only technical information necessary for the Service to function, such as:

• Device information (model, operating system, identifiers, mobile network) - for app functionality
• IP address and approximate location (city, state, country) - for security and service delivery
• Usage data (features used, pages viewed, time spent, navigation patterns) - for service improvement
• Performance and diagnostic data (crashes, errors) - for technical support
• Cookies, local storage, and analytics data used to understand and improve the Service

We do not collect any personal information automatically beyond what is necessary for the Service to function.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• App stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) for purchases and subscriptions
• Authentication providers, if you choose to use third-party authentication (where available)
• Social platforms, if you choose to connect your accounts (if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Providing and operating the Service and its core features
• Managing accounts and authenticating users
• Personalising the experience and improving the Service
• Ensuring safety, security, and content moderation
• Communicating with you about the Service, support, and updates
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms and Conditions

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

• With your consent
• With service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, email, support), under strict contracts
• Between parents and players linked in the Service, to enable core sports tracking functionality
• With friends you connect with, as part of the social features (sports-related only)
• To comply with legal obligations or protect rights, safety, and security
• In the context of business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition)

5. Data Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit, access controls, secure authentication, regular security reviews, and backups. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain security. When you request account deletion, we delete or anonymise your personal information except where we are required or permitted to retain it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing and obtaining a copy of your personal information
• Correcting or updating inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of your account and associated data
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Managing profile, privacy, and content settings in the app

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

8. Sports-Related Data Only

Stats Buddy is designed for sports tracking and management. We are committed to collecting only sports-related information necessary to provide our Service.

• We do not collect personal information from children or any users beyond what is necessary for sports tracking.
• We only collect sports-related data such as sports statistics, game performance, sports cards, badges related to sports achievements, and sports-related friend connections.
• We do not collect, store, or process any personal information beyond what is required for sports tracking and account management.
• All data collected is strictly limited to sports-related information. We do not collect demographic information, location data beyond what is necessary for service delivery, or any other personal data.
• Parents and users can review, delete, or manage their sports-related data at any time through the Service or by contacting us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of protection for your information in those locations.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service may link to or integrate with third-party services (including app stores and analytics providers). Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including rights to know, access, delete, and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy and revise the "Last Updated" date, and may provide additional notice for material changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Stats Buddy Privacy Team
Email: mystatbuddy@gmail.com
Address: 5 Jackson PI Darien 06820-2725 United States (US)
Phone: +1 914 330 3153

For privacy inquiries or questions about data collection, please use the subject line "Privacy Inquiry" when contacting us.

14. Acknowledgment

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that we only collect sports-related information necessary to provide the Service, and that we do not collect personal information beyond what is required for sports tracking and account management.