Last updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
Footy Connect respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email, age, nationality, phone number, profile photo, social media links, and documents (ID, MRI scans) you provide during signup or profile updates.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and interactions (e.g., messages sent).
- Payment Data: Processed securely via Paystack; we don't store card details.
- Cookies: For session management and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics for traffic insights).
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us:
- Provide services like profile matching, messaging, and subscriptions.
- Improve the app (e.g., analytics for feature enhancements).
- Send notifications (e.g., new messages) and marketing emails (opt-out available).
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We share data only as necessary:
- With subscribed users (e.g., agents view player profiles).
- Service providers (e.g., Paystack for payments, email services).
- For legal reasons (e.g., subpoenas) or to protect rights.
We never sell your data.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures (encryption, secure servers) to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. Report issues to support@footyconnect.com.
6. Your Rights
You can:
- Access/update your data via your dashboard.
- Request deletion (email support; note: some data retained for legal reasons).
- Opt-out of marketing emails.
7. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)
If you are in the European Union (EU), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal Basis: We process data based on consent (e.g., for marketing), contract performance (e.g., providing services), or legitimate interests (e.g., security).
- Rights: In addition to the above, you have rights to data portability, objection to processing, and restriction. Contact us to exercise these.
- Data Transfers: If data is transferred outside the EU (e.g., to servers in Nigeria), we use Standard Contractual Clauses or other safeguards.
- Breach Notification: We'll notify you and authorities within 72 hours of high-risk breaches.
- Data Protection Officer: For GDPR inquiries, email dpo@footyconnect.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is for users 13+ (with parental consent under 18). We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13.
9. Changes to Policy
We may update this policy. Changes posted here with updated date. Continued use means acceptance.
10. Contact Us
For questions: support@footyconnect.com