MVPz ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, progressive web app (PWA), and services (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using MVPz, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, profile picture (if signing in via Meta or other third-party providers), and password.
- Athlete Verification Information: If you are an athlete, we may request additional details to verify your identity, including links to official profiles or supporting documents.
- Payment Information: If you make purchases or receive payments, our third-party payment processors will collect and process your payment details. MVPz does not store payment information.
- User-Generated Content: Any posts, comments, videos, or other content you upload to the Platform.
- Support Requests: If you contact us, we may collect information related to your inquiry.
1.2 Information We Automatically Collect
When you use the Platform, we collect certain information automatically:
- Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and interaction with the Platform.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, personalize content, and analyze usage (see our Cookies Policy for more details).
1.3 Information from Third Parties
If you sign in using Meta, Google, or other third-party providers, we may collect basic profile information such as name, email, and profile picture, in compliance with their respective platform policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve MVPz.
- Verify athlete accounts and ensure compliance with our terms.
- Facilitate transactions, including the buying, selling, and trading of sports cards.
- Personalize content and recommend relevant posts or athletes.
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions, investigate violations, and enhance platform security.
- Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and promotional content (you can opt out of marketing emails at any time).
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party vendors to provide services such as:
- Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Cloud storage and security.
These providers only receive the necessary information to perform their functions and are required to maintain confidentiality.
3.2 Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of MVPz, users, or third parties.
3.3 Business Transfers
If MVPz undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred as part of the business assets.
4. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention:
- We retain user data as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
- If you delete your account, we may retain limited information for legal, compliance, or fraud prevention purposes.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access & Correction: You can view and update your profile information in your account settings.
- Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data.
- Deletion: You may request account deletion, subject to any legal retention requirements.
- Marketing Preferences: You can opt out of marketing communications through your account settings or by following unsubscribe links.
To exercise your rights, contact us at team@mvpz.io.
6. Third-Party Integrations & Meta Compliance
MVPz integrates with Meta and other third-party platforms. If you sign in with a Meta account:
- Only your name, email, and profile picture will be collected.
- This data is used solely for account creation and verification.
- We comply with Meta's Platform Terms regarding data collection, usage, and security.
- Your Meta data is not shared with third parties.
If you lose access to your Meta account, alternative verification methods may be required.
6.1 YouTube API Services
MVPz uses YouTube API Services to upload and host videos (such as event and athlete moments) on the MVPz YouTube channel and to play them on the Platform through the embedded YouTube player. By watching YouTube videos on MVPz, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service, and Google's handling of your data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
- What we access: MVPz connects only its own YouTube channel. We do not ask you to connect your YouTube or Google account, and we do not access, collect, or store your YouTube account data through YouTube API Services.
- How we use it: We store the video IDs, titles, and descriptions of videos we upload so we can show them on the Platform. This information is not sold or shared with third parties.
- Cookies: Videos play through YouTube's privacy-enhanced embedded player (youtube-nocookie.com). YouTube and Google may store or read cookies or similar technologies on your device when you play a video, as described in the Google Privacy Policy.
- Revoking access: If you ever grant MVPz access to a Google account, you can revoke it at any time from the Google security settings page. To ask us to delete related data, contact team@mvpz.io.
7. Children's Privacy
MVPz is not intended for users under 13. If we discover that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has shared data should contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access MVPz from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our Platform, you consent to this transfer.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. If significant changes occur, we will notify you via email or in-app notification. Continued use of MVPz after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
Email: team@mvpz.io
By using MVPz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.