Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SwingScout ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted)
• Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
• Usage Data: Watchlists, alerts, filter preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, features used, time spent
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process payments and send receipts
• Send service-related notifications (account confirmations, payment reminders)
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT: Sell your data, send promotional emails (unless you opt in), or share your information with third parties except as described below.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

• Supabase: Authentication and database hosting
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Vercel/Hosting: Application hosting

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SwingScout, our users, or the public.

4.3 Business Transfers

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

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted passwords (bcrypt/Supabase Auth)
• HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
• Secure database hosting with access controls
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where required by law to retain it longer (e.g., tax records, legal disputes).

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (we don't send them by default)

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@swingscout.app

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and preferences (light/dark mode). We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

SwingScout is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or by posting a notice on the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: support@swingscout.app