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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to SportsRate. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
- Email address - Used for account creation and authentication
- Username - Your public display name
- Password - Securely hashed and stored
- Profile picture - Optional avatar image
2.2 User-Generated Content
- Reviews - Your ratings and thoughts about games
- Comments - Your comments on other users' reviews
- Social interactions - Follows, likes, and activity feed
- Preferences - Favorite teams and players
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information - Device type, operating system, app version
- Usage data - Features used, screens viewed, interactions
- Log data - IP address, timestamps, error reports
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Core Services
- Authenticate your account and maintain security
- Display your reviews and profile to other users
- Enable social features (following, activity feed)
- Personalize your experience based on preferences
3.2 Improvements and Analytics
- Analyze app usage to improve features
- Monitor performance and fix bugs
- Understand user behavior and preferences
3.3 Communications
- Send notifications about new reviews, comments, and follows
- Provide customer support
- Inform you about important updates or changes
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Public Information
The following information is visible to other users based on your privacy settings:
- Username and profile picture
- Reviews and ratings
- Comments on reviews
- Favorite teams and players
- Followers and following lists
4.2 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Firebase Authentication - Google account login and authentication
- MongoDB Atlas - Database hosting and storage
- ESPN API - Sports game data (no personal data shared)
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes
- Protect rights, property, or safety of SportsRate, users, or the public
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt before storage
- Data transmitted over HTTPS encryption
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication for backend systems
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Privacy Settings
- Public - Your reviews are visible to all users
- Followers Only - Only approved followers see your reviews
- Private - Only you can see your reviews
6.2 Data Access and Control
- View your data - Access all your reviews and profile information
- Edit your data - Update reviews, profile, and preferences
- Delete your data - Delete reviews or your entire account
- Export your data - Request a copy of your data (contact support)
6.3 Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time from the app settings. This will:
- Permanently remove your account and profile
- Delete all your reviews and comments
- Remove you from other users' followers/following lists
- This action cannot be undone
7. Children's Privacy
SportsRate 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 data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. International Users
SportsRate is operated in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending an in-app notification or email
- Requiring you to accept the updated policy
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us: