Privacy Policy

Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, and date of birth
• Profile information including bio, sports interests, and achievements
• Location data (city, state, country)
• Photos, videos, and other media you upload to your profile
• Communication preferences and contact history

Usage Information

• How you interact with our platform and services
• Device information, IP address, and browser type
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Search queries and preferences

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our platform and services
• Create and maintain your account and profile
• Connect you with other athletes, coaches, and organizations
• Send important updates about your account and our services
• Personalize your experience and show relevant content
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Profile Information

Information you choose to make public on your profile (name, bio, achievements, photos) is visible to other users of the platform.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting, analytics, and communication services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures for potential breaches

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Privacy Settings: Control who can see your profile information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sportschapter.com or use the privacy controls in your account settings.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
• Analyze how our platform is used and perform analytics
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve platform performance and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

Our platform is designed for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

For users between 13-18, we recommend parental guidance and supervision when using our platform.

Sports Chapter is based in the United States. If you are accessing our platform from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

We comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our platform
• Sending email notifications for material changes
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our platform after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: