Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the Athlete Corner mobile application ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

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

Account Information: Email address, name, school affiliation
Athletic Data: Performance times, event results, competition history
Profile Information: Grade level, athlete status, coach/volunteer role
School Information: School name, subscription status

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
Usage Data: App usage patterns, feature interactions
Camera Data: QR code scanning for event check-ins (processed locally)
Location Data: General location for school discovery (when permitted)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

Service Provision: Managing events, tracking athletic performance
Account Management: User authentication, subscription management
Performance Analytics: Generating reports, calculating splits and rankings
Communication: Sending event reports via email
App Improvement: Enhancing features and user experience
Safety: Ensuring appropriate use and preventing misuse

3. Information Sharing

3.1 With Your Consent

We share athletic performance data and event results with:

Coaches and athletic directors at your school
Event organizers and meet directors
Parents and guardians (for student athletes)
Other schools participating in the same events

3.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party services that help us operate our app:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and analytics
Email Services: For sending performance reports
Cloud Storage: Secure data backup and synchronization

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication systems
Regular security updates and monitoring
Limited access to personal information

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Account Control

Update your profile information anytime
Control which performance data is shared
Manage notification preferences

5.2 Data Access and Deletion

Request a copy of your data
Request deletion of your account and data
Correct inaccurate information

5.3 Permissions

Camera: For QR code scanning (can be revoked)
Location: For school discovery (optional)
Notifications: For event updates (can be disabled)

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for use by student athletes, including minors under 13. We:

Collect only necessary information for athletic tracking
Require parental consent for accounts under 13
Limit data sharing to educational and athletic purposes
Provide parents access to their child's information

7. Data Retention

We retain your information:

While your account is active
For historical athletic records (as commonly practiced in sports)
As required by applicable laws
Until you request deletion (subject to legal requirements)

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: aniljavali@gmail.com

11. Additional Information for California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights:

Right to know what personal information we collect
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

12. Additional Information for EU Residents

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU residents have rights including:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing