Footballyze (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, shared, and protected when you use the Footballyze mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Footballyze is a digital platform designed to help football players, agents, and clubs connect, showcase talent, share content, and explore professional opportunities.

We act as the data controller for personal data processed through the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways.

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you provide when you create an account, complete your profile, upload content, communicate with others, subscribe to paid features, or contact support. This may include account registration details (such as name, email address, and username), profile information (such as skills, positions, preferences, and career details), content you upload (such as photos, videos, posts, and comments), messages and interactions with other users, payment and subscription information (processed via secure third-party providers), and communications with support or administration teams.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect certain information such as device information (device type, operating system, and app version), log and usage data (IP address, access times, and actions within the app), and diagnostic and performance data. For web usage, we may also use cookies or similar technologies.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties such as social login providers (for example, Apple, Google, or Facebook), payment gateways, and analytics or infrastructure service providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to create and manage user accounts, provide core platform functionality, display profiles, content, and interactions, enable communication between users, process subscriptions and payments, send service-related notifications, improve platform performance and user experience, maintain security, prevent fraud, enforce policies, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Content, Profiles, and Visibility

Some information you share on Footballyze may be visible to other users depending on platform settings and features, including profiles, posts, videos, images, likes, comments, and other interactions.

You are responsible for the content you choose to share. We may review, moderate, or remove content that violates our policies or applicable laws.

5. AI and Automated Features

Footballyze may use AI-powered tools to validate uploaded media content, suggest relevant profiles or connections, and support skill analysis and recommendations.

These systems are used to enhance the Platform and do not make fully automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on users.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with other users as part of platform features, with trusted service providers who help operate the Platform, when required by law or legal process, to protect the rights, safety, and security of users and the Platform, and in connection with business transfers or restructuring (if applicable).

Our service providers are required to protect data and use it only for authorized purposes.

7. Data Storage and Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including access controls, secure infrastructure, and encryption where applicable.

While we take security seriously, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Platform, fulfill legal and operational obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Data may be retained for a limited period after account deletion where required by law.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to access and update your personal information, request deletion of your account and personal data, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and manage notification and communication preferences.

You can make requests through account settings or by contacting us.

10. Account Deletion

You can request account deletion through the Platform or by contacting support.

Upon deletion, your account will be deactivated, public visibility of your profile will be removed, and data will be deleted or anonymized except where retention is legally required.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

The Platform may include links or integrations with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in different countries. Where required, we apply appropriate safeguards to protect data transferred across borders.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on the Platform, and the Effective Date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.