Privacy Policy for FanVoyage

FanVoyage ("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 mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile photo (optional)
• Home city (optional)
• Language preferences
• Favorite sports teams

1.2 Location Data

With your permission, we collect location data to:

• Show nearby sports venues and events
• Provide location-based recommendations
• Enhance your travel planning experience

Note: You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.

1.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• App usage statistics
• Device information (model, OS version)
• Log data and analytics
• Crash reports for debugging

1.4 Third-Party Data

We retrieve publicly available sports data from:

• Football-Data.org (match schedules and scores)
• Google Places API (venue information)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the FanVoyage service
• Personalize your experience based on preferences
• Show relevant sports events and venues
• Enable trip planning features
• Send notifications about followed teams and events
• Improve app performance and features
• Provide customer support
• Ensure app security and prevent fraud

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored using:

• Convex: Backend database with encryption at rest and in transit
• Clerk: Authentication service with industry-standard security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

4.1 Service Providers

• Convex (database hosting)
• Clerk (authentication)
• Google Places API (venue data)
• Football-Data.org (sports data)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and safety
• Prevent fraud or abuse

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Disable location services or notifications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

6. Children's Privacy

FanVoyage is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

7. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days.

12. Consent

By using FanVoyage, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.