1. Information We Collect

CatchBuddy collects the following information to help you find local sports partners:

• Account information: email, username, password, date of birth
• Profile information: sports you play, availability, location preferences
• Location data: your general area to show nearby players and parks (we do not track your precise location continuously)
• Parent/guardian email: required for users under 18 for safety purposes
• Messages: communications between you and other players through our platform

2. How We Use Your Information

• Match you with nearby players who share your sports interests
• Send notifications about game invitations and messages
• Enable calendar integration for scheduled games
• Send safety alerts and platform updates
• Comply with legal obligations and protect user safety

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information:

• With other players when you arrange a game together
• With parent/guardians (for minors) regarding activity reports
• When required by law or to protect user safety

4. Safety & Minors

Users under 13 are not permitted on CatchBuddy. For users aged 13–17, parent/guardian contact information is required. Parents receive activity reports and can access theParent Dashboard.

5. Your Rights

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your profile settings. You may also contact us to request a copy of your data.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page.