Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Sportly (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our sports management platform (the “Service”), available at www.sportly.africa and through our related applications.

1. Data Controller

Sportly is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password.
  • Profile Information: Date of birth, gender, nationality, height, weight, preferred foot, position, and profile photos/videos.
  • Registration Data: When registering for a league, team, or competition, you may provide identification documents, emergency contact information, and medical declarations (e.g., fitness to play).
  • Organization Data: If you are an administrator, we collect business name, logo, contact details, and organization preferences.
  • Communications: Records of your correspondence with our support team.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Interaction Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Service, links clicked, and search terms.
  • Location Data: Approximate location derived from your IP address or precise location if you grant us permission (for finding nearby matches).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • OAuth Providers: If you sign in via Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from those services.
  • Payment Processors: We receive transaction status, reference IDs, and the last four digits of your card from Paystack, Stripe, or Flutterwave. We do not store full card numbers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data based on several legal grounds:

  • Performance of a Contract: To provide the platform services, manage fixtures, and process registrations.
  • Consent: For marketing communications and for processing sensitive data (like medical information).
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform, prevent fraud, and ensure network security.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Organization Owners/Admins: If you join a team or league, those administrators have access to your roster information and statistics.
  • Public Visibility: Certain data (like player names, stats, and match results) is publicly visible by default as part of the sports competition experience.
  • Service Providers:
    • Amazon S3: For image and video hosting.
    • Payment Gateways: Paystack, Stripe, and Flutterwave.
    • Email Services: To send transactional and marketing emails.
  • Law Enforcement: When required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in.
  • Understand usage patterns.
  • Remember your preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures (including SSL encryption and secure database hashing) to protect your data. However, please remember that no system is entirely secure. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in countries other than your own (e.g., on AWS or Google Cloud servers). We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to project your data.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, NDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service.
  • Withdraw Consent: At any time for processing based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@sportly.africa.

9. Children’s Privacy

Sportly allows for the registration of youth athletes. Accounts for children under 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction) must be created and managed by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.

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