Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services.

Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)
• Location information (country, state/province, postal code)
• Sports-related profile information
• Uploaded videos and related metadata
• Messages sent through the platform
• Subscription and billing status (payment details are handled by Stripe)

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Usage data (pages visited, actions taken)
• Log data for security and troubleshooting

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Allow you to upload and manage videos
• Enable discovery by teams and managers
• Facilitate messaging between users
• Process subscriptions and payments
• Communicate important service-related updates
• Improve platform functionality and security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Payments

All payments are processed securely by Stripe. ScoutLocal does not store or process your credit card details directly.

Stripe's privacy practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy.

4. Video Storage & Media

Uploaded videos are stored securely using cloud storage providers (such as AWS S3).

Videos are:

• Only visible according to your chosen visibility settings
• Removed permanently when you delete them or delete your account
• Automatically removed after a defined retention period, where applicable

ScoutLocal does not claim ownership of your uploaded content.

5. Account Deletion & Data Removal

You may delete your account at any time.

When an account is deleted:

• Access to the platform ends immediately
• All associated data, including uploaded videos and messages, is permanently deleted
• Subscription access ends immediately
• Deleted data cannot be recovered

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We only share data with trusted third parties when necessary to operate the platform, including:

• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Email and notification services
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely.

7. Cookies & Tracking

ScoutLocal may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Maintain sessions
• Improve user experience
• Analyze platform usage

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

8. International Users

ScoutLocal operates globally. Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside your own. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Accessing your personal data
• Correcting inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of your data
• Restricting or objecting to certain processing

You can exercise these rights by contacting us.

10. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

11. Children's Privacy

ScoutLocal is not intended for use by children without parental involvement. Features involving minors may be introduced in future phases with additional safeguards.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: