Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile picture (optional)
• Phone number (optional)
• Location/city (optional)
• Sports preferences and skill levels
• Availability information

League and Event Information

When you participate in leagues and events, we collect:

• RSVP responses and attendance history
• League membership information
• Event participation records
• Communication with league admins and other players
• Community ratings and feedback (provided by league admins)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our platform:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Log data and analytics

Payment Information

If you make purchases through Runnit, we process payments via Stripe. We do not store your full credit card information. Stripe handles all payment data in accordance with PCI DSS standards.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our platform services
• Create and manage your account
• Connect you with leagues, events, and other players
• Send notifications about games, roster changes, and announcements
• Process payments for league admins
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze platform usage and trends

Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Other Users

Your profile information visibility is controlled by your privacy settings. By default:

• League members can see your name, profile picture, and sports preferences
• League admins can see additional contact information (if you've made it visible)
• Other players can find you through player search (if you've enabled discoverability)

You can control what information is visible to others through your privacy settings.

With League Admins

League administrators have access to information about league members, including:

• RSVP history and attendance records
• Contact information (as permitted by privacy settings)
• Community ratings they've submitted

With Service Providers

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

• Firebase (Google Cloud) for hosting and authentication
• Stripe for payment processing
• SendGrid for email notifications
• Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Complying with a court order or subpoena
• Protecting our rights, property, or safety
• Investigating potential violations of our Terms of Service
• Responding to emergencies involving danger to persons

Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your information:

• Profile Visibility: Control which profile fields are visible to other users
• Search Discoverability: Choose whether you appear in player search results
• Notification Preferences: Customize which notifications you receive and how (email, push, in-app)
• Account Access: Review and update your profile information at any time
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Event and RSVP history is retained for league analytics and historical records
• After account deletion, some information may be retained for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or dispute resolution
• You can request complete data deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Firebase Authentication for secure user authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Strict access controls for our team members
• Firestore security rules to prevent unauthorized data access

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Runnit is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

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. By using Runnit, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers worldwide.

We use Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) which complies with applicable data protection frameworks including GDPR for European users.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you a notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of Runnit after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: