Privacy Policy - Matchn'

Introduction

Welcome to Matchn'! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
Profile Information: Name, bio, profile picture, location
Age Information: Date of birth (optional, for age verification and COPPA compliance)
Gender Information: Gender identity (optional, for profile matching and social features)
Sports Preferences: Preferred sports, skill levels, sports rankings
Social Information: Friends list, posts, game participation history

Automatically Collected Information

Location Data: We collect your location to show nearby games and venues (with your permission)
Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our services
Verify your age to ensure compliance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
Show you relevant games and venues based on your location
Connect you with other players (including profile matching features)
Display your profile information to other users (age and gender are optional and can be hidden)
Send you notifications about games and activities
Ensure app security and prevent fraud

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Maps: For location services and venue information
Google Cloud Storage: For storing user-uploaded images
Authentication Services: For secure user authentication

Data Sharing

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

With other users (as part of the app's social features)
With service providers who help us operate the app
When required by law or to protect our rights

Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
Portability: Export your data in a portable format
Correction: Update or correct your personal information

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we delete all associated data within 30 days.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted password storage
Secure API connections (HTTPS)
Regular security audits

Children's Privacy

Matchn' is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. We collect date of birth during signup to verify that users meet the minimum age requirement of 13 years old, in compliance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).

Age and Gender Information

Date of Birth

We collect your date of birth to verify that you are at least 13 years old, as required by law. This information is used solely for age verification purposes and to ensure compliance with child protection laws. You can choose not to provide this information, but you must be at least 13 years old to use Matchn'.

Gender

We collect gender information (optional) to enhance your profile and enable social matching features. This information is displayed in your profile and may be used for matching algorithms. You can choose not to provide this information, and you can update or remove it at any time from your profile settings.

Data Control

You have full control over your age and gender information. You can:

Update your date of birth or gender at any time
Choose to hide your age or gender from your public profile
Delete this information by removing it from your profile settings
Delete your account, which will permanently remove all associated data, including age and gender information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.