Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Players Portal ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our recruiting platform services.

Players Portal is a recruiting platform that connects college coaches and prospective student-athletes, providing advanced technology for players to search for collegiate programs and for coaches to review player profiles.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and contact information
• Profile information (position, team, academic information, athletic achievements)
• Photos, videos, and other media content
• Payment information for subscription services
• Messages and communications sent through our platform
• Account credentials and security information

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Location information (general geographic location)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our recruiting platform services
• Create and manage user accounts and profiles
• Facilitate connections between players and college coaches
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important notifications and updates about our services
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform:

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly, including authentication and security features
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization features

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With College Coaches: Player profiles and information are shared with verified college coaches for recruiting purposes
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform (payment processors, hosting services, analytics providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of business assets
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection practices

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

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain limitations)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data.

10. Contact Information

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

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Providing notice through our platform

The updated Privacy Policy will be effective when posted. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. State-Specific Privacy Rights

12.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, sold, or disclosed, and the right to delete personal information.

12.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing of their personal data.