Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 5, 2025
Introduction
Athlet.es ("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 website and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name (first and last name)
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Location (city, state, postal code, country)
- Timezone
- Athletic information (sports, positions, team affiliations)
- Profile photo
- Bio/description
Social Media Information
When you connect your Instagram Professional account, we collect:
- Instagram username and user ID
- Account type (Business or Creator)
- Profile picture URL
- Public account statistics (followers, following, posts count)
- Instagram display name
- Access token for API interactions
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your athlete profile
- Connect you with fans and other athletes
- Verify your identity through social media accounts
- Display your athletic achievements and affiliations
- Send you notifications about your account and fan interactions
- Improve our services and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Profile Information: Your athlete profile (name, username, bio, sports, teams) is publicly visible
- Team and Organization Affiliations: Your association with teams and organizations is visible to other users
- Service Providers: We share data with third-party services that help us operate our platform
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or legal process
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Instagram Data Usage
When you connect your Instagram Professional account:
- We only access data you explicitly authorize
- Your Instagram access token is encrypted and stored securely
- We use Instagram data to verify your identity and claim your username
- We display your Instagram statistics on your profile
- You can disconnect your Instagram account at any time
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data (such as access tokens)
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure data storage practices
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Disconnect social media accounts
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Control your profile visibility settings
To exercise these rights, please visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@athlet.es.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our services or provide any information to us.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@athlet.es
Address: Athlet.es, Inc.
123 Sports Way
Athletic City, AC 12345