Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10/1/2025

1. Introduction

Spot Sports ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our sports content aggregation platform.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and profile information
  • Preferences: Selected sports, teams, and athletes you follow
  • User Content: Comments, ratings, and feedback you provide

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Content you view, search queries, and interaction with features
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
  • Analytics Data: App performance metrics and crash reports

Third-Party Data

When you interact with content from third-party services (YouTube, podcasts), we may collect:

  • Video watch history and duration
  • Podcast listening history
  • Content preferences and engagement metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize the Service
  • Send you relevant sports content recommendations
  • Improve our content curation algorithms
  • Communicate with you about updates and features
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. YouTube API Services

Our use of YouTube API Services is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

We access and store the following YouTube data:

  • Video metadata (titles, descriptions, thumbnails)
  • Channel information
  • View counts and statistics
  • Your YouTube watch history within our app

You can revoke our access to your YouTube data at any time through your Google account settings at Google Account Permissions.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:

  • With Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service
  • For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
  • In Aggregated Form: Non-identifiable statistics about usage patterns

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data storage with Supabase

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Update: Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@spotsports.com or through your account settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account:

  • Personal information is deleted within 30 days
  • Some data may be retained in anonymized form for analytics
  • Backups may retain data for up to 90 days

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, through in-app notifications or email.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@spotsports.com
Address: [Your Company Address]
Data Protection Officer: [DPO Contact Information]

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (which we do not do).

14. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.