Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Huddle

Effective Date: May 31, 2023

Thank you for using Huddle ("the App"), a social media matching app designed to connect sports fans to other sports fans and facilitate communication. This Privacy Policy outlines how Huddle collects, uses, stores, and protects the information provided by users ("you" or "users") of the App. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: When you create an account on Huddle, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and profile picture. This information is used to identify you within the App and facilitate communication between users.

1.2 Location Information: Huddle may collect and store your location information to provide you with accurate match recommendations and enhance your experience within the App. This data helps us connect you with other sports fans who are geographically close to you.

1.3 Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the App, including but not limited to the features you use, the content you view, and the frequency and duration of your app usage. This data allows us to analyze and improve the App's performance, user experience, and features.

2. Use of Information

2.1 Personalization and Communication: We use the information collected to personalize your experience on Huddle. This includes matching you with other sports fans based on your interests, location, and preferences. We also use your information to facilitate communication between users through the chat feature of the App.

2.2 Analytics and Improvements: The usage data we collect is used to analyze trends, track user engagement, and identify areas for improvement. This helps us enhance the functionality and performance of the App and develop new features.

2.3 Safety and Security: We may use your information to ensure the safety and accuracy of information within the App. This includes detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive behavior, enforcing our Terms of Service, and protecting the rights, property, and safety of users and the App.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in providing the App and its features. These providers may have access to your information but are bound by contractual obligations to keep it confidential and use it solely for the purposes of providing their services to us.

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.

3.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the App of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

5. Your Choices and Rights

5.1 Account Information: You can review and update your account information within the App's settings. You may also delete your account, which will result in the permanent deletion of your personal information from our systems.

5.2 Location Information: You can choose to enable or disable the App's access to your location information through your device settings. However, disabling this feature may limit certain functionalities of the App.

5.3 Communications: You can manage your communication preferences within the App's settings. You may choose to opt-out of receiving promotional emails, but we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your account and the App.

6. Security

Huddle takes reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have any concerns about the security of your information, please contact us at [insert contact email].

7. Children's Privacy

Huddle is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a prominent notice on the App or sending you an email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices, please contact us.

By using Huddle, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.