Privacy Policy

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our platform:

• Account registration details (name, email, password)
• Profile information (profile picture, sports preferences)
• Location data when searching for fields
• Device and usage information (IP address, browser type)
• User-generated content (reviews, ratings, comments)
• Search preferences and history

We send various types of emails to enhance your experience:

• Account verification and security notifications
• Updates about your submitted listings or verification requests
• Notifications when users interact with your listings
• Important updates about our service
• Optional marketing communications (which you can opt out of)

You can manage your email preferences in your account settings. Some service-related emails are essential and cannot be opted out of.

Our directory includes a verification system to maintain data accuracy:

• Users can claim ownership of listings by providing verification documents
• We verify ownership claims through a manual review process
• Verified owners can update their listing information
• Community members can suggest updates to listings

Verification documents are stored securely and only used for the verification process. They are deleted once verification is complete.

Our platform facilitates soccer game organization and participation. Here's how we handle game-related data:

• Game Details: Information about matches including location, time, skill level, and player limits
• Participant Information: Player lists and team assignments
• Game Communications: Notifications about game updates, cancellations, or changes
• Player Interactions: Comments and game-related discussions

Our platform includes user-generated content such as:

• Listing information and updates
• Reviews and ratings
• Photos and media
• Comments and feedback

By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and display it on our platform. We moderate user-generated content to maintain quality and accuracy.

We collect and process location data to help you find nearby soccer fields and games. This includes approximate location data from your device when searching, and the locations of fields and games you interact with.

• To provide and maintain our soccer field directory service
• To help you find and join games in your area
• To verify field ownership and maintain listing accuracy
• To send you important notifications about games and field updates
• To improve our platform and develop new features
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Here's a detailed breakdown of our retention periods:

European Union (EU) and UK Rights under GDPR

If you are based in the UK or EU, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Ask us to update incorrect information
• Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

Brazil (LGPD) Rights

Under Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), you have similar rights to GDPR, plus:

• Right to Information: Receive clear information about data processing
• Right to Data Anonymization: Request anonymization of your data
• Right to Review: Question automated decisions affecting your interests

United States Rights

Rights vary by state. Notable regulations include:

• California (CCPA/CPRA): Rights to access, delete, correct, and opt-out of data sales
• Virginia (VCDPA): Rights to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of targeted advertising
• Colorado (CPA): Similar to VCDPA, plus the right to data portability

Rest of World

Regardless of your location, we respect your privacy rights and will:

• Provide access to your personal data upon request
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal data when no longer needed
• Honor your marketing preferences

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss:

• All data transmission between your browser and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Our website is hosted on secure servers with regular security updates and monitoring
• Access to our systems and user data is strictly limited to authorized personnel only
• We implement secure authentication practices and encourage users to use strong passwords
• Regular security audits and updates are performed to maintain system integrity

However, no online system is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your information using industry best practices, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all cyber threats.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. These cookies fall into several categories: Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off - they help with basic features like keeping you logged in and remembering your preferences. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, collecting anonymous data to improve our services. Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalization. Targeting cookies may be set by our advertising partners to show you relevant ads elsewhere. Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for longer (persistent cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager. See our for more details.

We integrate with several third-party services to provide our directory features:

• Maps and Geocoding: We use mapping services to display and locate soccer fields
• Email Service Providers: For sending notifications and communications
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform
• Image Storage: For securely storing and serving user-uploaded photos
• Authentication: For secure user account management
• Payment Processing: When enabled, payments are handled securely by Stripe. AnimoVamos never stores your credit card information

These services may collect data through our platform, but they are only permitted to use this information to provide and improve their respective services. We have data processing agreements in place with our service providers to ensure your data is protected. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve and to ensure compliance with changing regulations. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• The latest version will always be available in our website footer
• For significant changes, we may notify you via email or through our platform
• Previous versions will be archived and available upon request

By continuing to use AnimoVamos after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and accept the updated terms. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.