Privacy Policy

EvalSports ("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 soccer analytics and player evaluation platform (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data.

Account Information

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Username and password (encrypted)
• Organization affiliation and role (coach, parent, club administrator)

Player Information

• Player names, birthdates, and contact information
• Team assignments and positions
• Performance evaluations and assessment data
• Attendance records and training participation
• Game statistics and event information

Usage Data

• Log files, IP addresses, and device information
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform
• Browser type and operating system

Communication Data

• Messages sent through our in-platform messaging system
• Email communications with our support team
• SMS verification codes (temporary, not stored)

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our Service: Deliver player evaluations, analytics, team management tools, and communication features
• Authenticate users: Verify identity through SMS verification and secure login processes
• Enable organization features: Allow coaches, parents, and administrators to access relevant player and team data
• Generate analytics: Create performance insights, trends, and reports for clubs and individual players
• Send communications: Deliver important updates, evaluation notifications, and service-related messages
• Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests

We share information only in the following circumstances:

Within Your Organization

Coaches, administrators, and authorized personnel within your soccer organization can access player data, evaluations, and team information relevant to their roles. Parents can view their child's evaluation data and progress.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:

• Twilio: For SMS verification and text message delivery
• SendGrid: For email delivery and notifications
• Cloud hosting providers: For secure data storage and infrastructure

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of EvalSports, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

Player information for youth athletes is collected and managed by authorized adults (coaches, administrators, or parents) who have the authority to provide such information on behalf of the child's organization. Parents have the right to:

• Review their child's personal information
• Request deletion of their child's information
• Refuse further collection or use of their child's information
• Withdraw consent at any time

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at the address provided below.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS and at rest using industry-standard encryption
• Access Controls: Role-based access ensures users only see data relevant to their permissions
• Authentication: Multi-factor authentication via SMS verification for account security
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
• Secure Infrastructure: Our servers are hosted in secure, monitored data centers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using best practices to safeguard your data.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to organizational retention policies)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (service-related messages may still be sent)
• Account Controls: Manage your privacy settings, notification preferences, and data sharing through your account dashboard

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure
• Player Evaluation Data: Retained to enable historical tracking and progress analysis, as authorized by your organization
• Legal Records: Retained as required by applicable laws and regulations

When you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is necessary for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.