Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CourtQR ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web services (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account with CourtQR, we collect:

• Name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Location information (city, state, zip code)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Skill rating and playing preferences
• Password (encrypted and stored securely)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:

• Check-in and check-out times at courts
• Courts you visit and frequency of visits
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Device information (device type, operating system, app version)
• Location data when you check in to courts

2.3 Social Information

When you interact with other users:

• Friend connections and requests
• Group memberships and activities
• Messages and communications through the app
• Game results and match history

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Account Management: To create and manage your account and profile
• Court Discovery: To help you find nearby courts and connect with other players
• Social Features: To enable friend connections, group activities, and messaging
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant recommendations
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and important service information
• Safety and Security: To protect our users and prevent fraud or abuse
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Certain information is visible to other users by design:

• Your name, profile picture, and skill rating
• Your current check-in status (if you choose to share)
• Your activity in groups you join
• Public achievements and badges

4.2 With Third Parties

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you give us explicit consent to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure authentication processes

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain limitations)
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

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