SportPadi

Sportpadi ("we", "us", "our") operates sportpadi.com and the Sportpadi mobile-friendly web application (the "Service"). This page explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information we collect

Account data: name, username, email, password (hashed), profile picture, preferred sport categories.
Activity data: events you create, attend, check in to, and groups you belong to or follow.
Device & log data: IP address, browser type, device, pages viewed, timestamps, referrer URLs.
Location: approximate location to surface nearby events. You can disable this in your device settings.
Cookies & similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy.

2. How we use your information

Operate the Service: authentication, event check-in QR codes, team assignment.
Personalise content: surface events for the sports and locations relevant to you.
Communicate with you: account, security, and product updates.
Improve the Service: analytics, debugging, and abuse prevention.
Comply with legal obligations.

3. Advertising and third parties

We may display ads served by third parties, including Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Service and other sites on the Internet. The DoubleClick DART cookie may be used by Google and its partners.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

4. How we share information

We share information only as needed to operate the Service: with our infrastructure providers (database, authentication, hosting), with analytics and ad partners (in aggregated or pseudonymous form where possible), with other users when you check in to public events or join public groups, and where required by law.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from your settings. After deletion, residual copies may remain in backups for a limited period.

6. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal information, restrict or object to certain processing, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

7. Children

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

8. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards including encryption in transit, hashed passwords, and row-level access controls. No system is perfectly secure; please use a strong, unique password.

9. International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable safeguards.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit our Contact page.