This Privacy Policy describes how racket.today("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and services at racket.today(the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly and information generated through your use of the Service.
Account and profile information
When you sign up, we collect:
- Email address and password (or authentication data if you sign in with Google)
- Profile details such as your name, photo, bio, city, country, skill level, and availability
- Sports preferences and onboarding information you choose to provide
Location information
If you provide a city or use location features, we may store approximate coordinates (latitude and longitude) to help you find nearby players, games, and events. We do not continuously track your device location in the background.
Content you create
We store content you submit through the Service, including:
- Games, events, and related details you post
- Feed posts, comments, reactions, and media you upload
- Direct messages and conversation history with other users
- Invites you send or receive
Usage and technical information
We automatically collect basic technical data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited. This helps us operate, secure, and improve the Service.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your profile to other users and help you connect with players
- Enable messaging, games, events, and social feed features
- Send transactional emails, such as new message or game join notifications (you can manage email preferences in Settings)
- Protect against abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
- Improve and maintain the Service
How we share information
Your profile information, posts, games, and events may be visible to other users of the Service according to the features you use. We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Service, including:
- Supabase — authentication, database hosting, file storage, and realtime features
- Google — if you choose to sign in with Google OAuth
- Resend — delivery of transactional email notifications
- Geocoding services — to convert addresses or coordinates into location data for maps and search
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights or users, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Data retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Some information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as security and fraud prevention.
Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections and access controls through our infrastructure providers. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your profile information through your account settings
- Opt out of non-essential email notifications in Settings
- Request a copy of or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
Users in Canada and the United States may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws (such as PIPEDA or state privacy laws). To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@racket.today.
Children's privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
International users
racket.today is designed for users in Canada and the United States. Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer and processing.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at privacy@racket.today or visit racket.today.