Privacy & Data Commitment

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sporting. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we handle your information in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and Google Play Developer Policies.

2. Data We Collect

We follow a data minimization principle, collecting only what is necessary to provide our service:

• Account Data:Name, Email Address, and Phone Number.
• Authentication:Passwords (stored using industry-standard encryption).
• Location Data:We request access to your device's precise location to help you find nearby sports meetups, teams, and venues.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your information is used solely to:

• Facilitate match-making and coordination for sports meetups.
• Identify organizers and attendees to one another for safety and logistics.
• Ensure account security and provide customer support.
• Process payments via secure third-party partners (e.g., Paystack), where applicable.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Since Sporting involves meetups between users, your Name and profile details may be visible to other users. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share data when required by law or to facilitate core services (like location mapping).

5. Data Deletion and Your Rights

In accordance with the NDPA and Google Play policies:

6. Children’s Privacy

Sporting is intended for a general audience. Given that the app facilitates physical meetups, it is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover a child has provided us with data, it will be deleted immediately.

7. Security

We implement high-level security measures, including encrypted data transmission and secure server environments, to protect your information from unauthorized access.