Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how SPals collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

Information We Collect

To provide our service of connecting sports enthusiasts, we collect:

  • Account information (name, email, profile details)
  • Sports interests and preferences
  • Approximate location (city/neighborhood level)
  • Device information for app optimization
  • Usage data to improve our services

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Match you with nearby sports partners
  • Personalize your experience
  • Improve our app and services
  • Communicate important updates

Location Data

We only collect approximate location data (city/neighborhood level) to show you potential sports partners within a reasonable distance. You can disable location sharing in your device settings at any time.

Data Security

We use Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) with industry-standard security measures including encryption and access controls to protect your data.

Your Rights

You can:

  • Access and update your profile information
  • Control location sharing permissions
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export your data upon request

Account Deletion

To delete your account:

  1. Open the SPals app and go to Settings
  2. Tap "Account Settings"
  3. Select "Delete Account" and confirm

Your data will be permanently removed from our active databases.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: alec3dev@gmail.com

In-app: Use the "Help & Support" section in the app