This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) describes how 1573171 B.C. Ltd., doing business as SPORTAMii (“SPORTAMii”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information in connection with the SPORTAMii mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

This Policy is designed to comply with applicable laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and is structured to support compliance with international frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), where applicable.

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

1. Scope and Application

This Policy applies to all personal information collected through the Service. “Personal information” means information about an identifiable individual under applicable law.

2. Information We Collect

(a) Account Information

• Email address
• Authentication credentials
• Account identifiers

Purpose: Account creation, authentication, and security.

(b) Profile Information

• Display name
• Photos
• Sports interests and skill level
• Availability and preferences
• Biographical information

Purpose: Profile creation, matching, and user interaction.

(c) Location Information

We do not collect precise GPS location data.

We may collect:

• Postal code
• Approximate location derived from IP address

Purpose: Connecting users based on general proximity.

(d) Usage and Technical Information

Device type and operating system

• Log files and usage patterns
• IP address
• Diagnostic and performance data

Purpose: Analytics, fraud prevention, and service optimization.

(e) Communications and Safety Data

• Messages sent through the Service
• Reports, flags, or complaints submitted by users
• Moderation-related data

Purpose: Enabling communication and supporting trust, safety, and enforcement.

3. Legal Basis and Consent

We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent, except where otherwise permitted or required by law.

Where applicable, processing is based on:

• Consent;
• Contractual necessity;
• Legitimate interests (e.g., safety, fraud prevention);
• Legal obligations.

You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

4. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Facilitate user matching and connections
• Enable communication between users
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Monitor, detect, and prevent fraud, abuse, or unsafe behaviour
• Enforce our Terms of Use
• Improve features, performance, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information

5. Matching and Recommendation Systems

SPORTAMii may use automated systems to suggest connections, matches, or content based on:

• Profile information (e.g., sport, skill level, availability)
• Location proximity
• User activity and preferences.

These systems are designed to improve relevance but do not guarantee compatibility, safety, or outcomes.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

(a) To Other Users

Your profile information and content may be visible to other users.

(b) Service Providers

We share information with third-party providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, communications), who are contractually obligated to protect it.

These providers may process data outside Canada.

(c) Trust & Safety and Legal Compliance

We may disclose information where necessary to:

• Investigate safety concerns or misconduct;
• Enforce our Terms;
• Respond to legal requests;
• Protect users, SPORTAMii, or the public.

(d) Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be processed outside Canada and subject to foreign laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Providing the Service
• Legal compliance
• Dispute resolution
• Fraud prevention and enforcement.
• Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

Upon account deletion:

• Personal information will be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable time unless retention is required for legal, security, or legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, dispute resolution).

We may retain limited information as necessary to:

• Enforce our Terms;
• Prevent abuse or re-registration
• Comply with legal obligations.

We may retain anonymized or aggregated data indefinitely.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

If you access the Service via a website, we may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain sessions and authentication
• Analyze usage and performance
• Improve functionality and user experience.

You may control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect functionality.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections
• Withdraw consent
• Request deletion (subject to retention requirements).

Requests may be submitted via the contact information below.

11. Security

We implement commercially reasonable safeguards, including:

• Access controls
• Secure infrastructure
• Encryption where appropriate.

However, no system is completely secure.

12. User Responsibility and Visibility

You acknowledge that:

• Information you share may be visible to other users
• Other users may copy or share your information outside the Service
• SPORTAMii is not responsible for third-party use of your information.

You assume the risks associated with sharing personal information.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

14. Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for third-party services linked to or integrated with the Service.

15. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any updates.

16. Contact Information

1573171 B.C. Ltd. DBA SPORTAMii
720 - 999 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K5
Email: support@sportamii.com