Privacy Policy for Sportly

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sportly ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using Sportly, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register and use Sportly, we may collect the following personal information:

Name and email address
Profile information (profile picture, bio)
Authentication credentials (when using Google Sign-In or email/password)
Device information and unique identifiers

2.2 Location Information

With your permission, we collect and process your device's location to:

Show nearby sports venues and facilities
Provide navigation to booked venues
Display your location on maps when viewing fields

You can disable location access at any time through your device settings, though this may limit certain app features.

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your use of the app, including:

Sports venues you view and bookmark
Booking history and preferences
Friend connections and team invitations
In-app activities and interactions

2.4 User-Generated Content

We collect content you create within the app, including:

Photos and images you upload for venues
Reviews and ratings of sports facilities
Messages in team chats
Venue listings you create

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To create and manage your account
To provide, maintain, and improve our services
To process bookings and reservations
To facilitate connections with friends and team members
To send notifications about bookings, friend requests, and team invitations
To show personalized venue recommendations
To enable map and navigation features
To respond to your requests and provide customer support
To ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Data Storage and Security

We use Google Firebase services to store and process your data, including:

Firebase Authentication for secure user authentication
Cloud Firestore for storing app data
Firebase Storage for user-uploaded images
Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Google Firebase. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Your profile information, reviews, and venue listings are visible to other app users
With Friends: Information you share with friends or team members in the app
Service Providers: We use Google Firebase and other third-party services to operate our app
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety

6. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

Google Sign-In: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
Google Maps: For location and navigation features
Firebase Services: For backend infrastructure

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information through the app
Deletion: Delete your account and associated data through the app settings
Location: Control location permissions through device settings
Notifications: Manage push notification preferences in app settings

8. Children's Privacy

Sportly is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using Sportly, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: support@sportlyapp.com
App: Sportly - Sports Activity Matching App

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and the context:

You have given consent for specific purposes
Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you (providing app services)
We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our services
We need to comply with legal obligations

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
Right to access your personal information
Right to request deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights