1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Date of birth and graduation year
• School and academic information (GPA, test scores)
• Athletic statistics and performance data
• Profile photos and videos
• Social media links and biographical information

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information. Stripe may collect and process payment data according to their privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our baseball recruiting platform
• Create and manage your athlete or recruiter profile
• Connect athletes with college recruiters
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates about your account
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

With Recruiters

Athletes' profile information, statistics, and videos may be visible to verified college recruiters based on the athlete's membership level and privacy settings.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our platform:

• Stripe for payment processing
• Strapi for content management
• Vercel for hosting and deployment
• Analytics providers for usage insights

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure user safety.

Business Transfers

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

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control who can view your profile information
• Opt out of marketing communications

California Privacy Rights

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

European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in securely
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for high school and college-age athletes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental involvement in account creation and management.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it by law.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: