Privacy Policy for Spike!Effective Date: 24/09/2024Spike is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our volleyball app ("Spike!"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect1.1 Personal Information:
  • Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication.
  • Username: Used as your identity within the app.
  • Password: Encrypted and stored securely, used for authentication.
  • OAuth Information: Collected for third-party authentication services like Google Sign-In.
1.2 User-Generated Content:
  • Messages: Collected and stored for chat and communication features within the app.
  • Images and Videos: Uploaded by users, stored securely for sharing within the app.
1.3 Device Information:
  • Device ID and Type: Collected to improve app performance and provide a better user experience.
  • Location Data: Collected for specific features like weather updates for events. Location data is only collected with your explicit consent.
2. How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect in the following ways:
  • To create and manage your account.
  • To provide and maintain our services, including personalized content.
  • To communicate with you, including sending you notifications and updates about the app.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To monitor and analyze app usage and trends to improve your experience.
  • To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our services.
3. Sharing of Your InformationWe may share your information in the following situations:
  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers to facilitate our services, such as cloud storage and authentication services.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer your information to the new owner.
4. Data SecurityWe use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and ChoicesYou have the following rights regarding your personal information:
  • Access and Update: You can access and update your account information directly within the app.
  • Delete Account: You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting our support team.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages.
6. Children's PrivacyOur app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
7. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: