Privacy Policy

Welcome to GoalStories. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
• Preferences: Your favorite teams, leagues, and notification settings.
• Communications: When you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including features accessed, videos watched, and time spent.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address to provide relevant content and matches.
• Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand app performance and user behavior.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Media: If you sign in using Apple, Google, or other social media accounts, we receive basic profile information.
• Sports Data Providers: We receive match data, scores, and video content from our licensed sports data partners.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide you with real-time goal notifications, match highlights, and live scores.
• Personalization: To customize content based on your favorite teams and leagues.
• Notifications: To send push notifications about goals, match updates, and other relevant events.
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our features and performance.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

3. Push Notifications

GoalStories sends push notifications to deliver instant goal alerts and match updates. You can:

• Control which teams and leagues trigger notifications within the app settings
• Disable all notifications through your device settings at any time
• Customize notification preferences for different competitions

We respect your notification preferences and only send alerts based on your selections.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

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

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Push notification services
• Customer support platforms

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure data centers with multiple redundancies

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

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

8. Children's Privacy

GoalStories is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

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

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through the app or by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

12. Contact Us

13. Region-Specific Information

13.1 European Economic Area (EEA) Users

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on consent, contract performance, legal obligation, or legitimate interests
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

13.2 California Users

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights