1. Introduction

SportsballPro ("Service", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you use sportsballpro.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account (via email/password or Google sign-in through Clerk), we collect:

• Email address
• First and last name (if provided)
• Username (if provided)
• Profile image URL (if provided by your identity provider)

2.2 Pool & Activity Data

When you use the Service, we collect data about your participation:

• Pools you create or join, including pool names, settings, and entry names
• Team/golfer selections and scoring data
• Activity logs (e.g. joining a pool, submitting picks)
• In-app notification history
• Messages and replies posted in pool discussion boards

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

Our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect:

• IP addresses and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and timestamps

We do not use third-party analytics or advertising trackers beyond standard server logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the Service — create accounts, run pools, track scores, and display leaderboards
• Communicate with you — send pool invitations, deadline reminders, and account-related emails via Resend
• Maintain security — prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse
• Improve the Service — diagnose issues, understand usage patterns, and develop new features

4. Information Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following third-party service providers, solely to operate the Service:

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request.

5. Virtual Currency & Payments

The Service displays entry costs, rewards, and pool standings using a virtual unit called "coins." Coins hold no monetary value and cannot be redeemed for cash. SportsballPro does not process, collect, or store any payment information. Any real-world financial arrangements between participants occur entirely outside of the Service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and pool data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g. resolving disputes or enforcing our Terms).

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data in transit
• Encryption at rest for database storage
• Secure authentication via Clerk with support for multi-factor authentication

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information stored by the Service
• Correct inaccurate information in your account
• Delete your account and associated personal data by contacting us
• Export your data upon request

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].

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9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].

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