Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Swell Picks, we collect the following information:

• Account information: Name and email address provided during sign-up via OAuth.
• Usage data: Pages visited, picks viewed, features used, and session duration for analytics and personalization.
• Betting journal entries: Bet records you voluntarily enter into the bankroll tracker and journal (stored securely and never shared).
• Payment information: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store card numbers or payment details.
• Preferences: Sport preferences, favorite teams, and notification settings you configure.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and personalize the Service (e.g., curated pick feeds based on your sport preferences)
• Process subscription payments and manage your account
• Send transactional emails (subscription confirmations, expiry notices)
• Send optional marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
• Improve our AI model and pick quality through aggregated, anonymized analytics
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

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

• Stripe: For payment processing. Governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Authentication provider: For OAuth sign-in. We receive only your name and email.
• Analytics services: Aggregated, anonymized usage data only.
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., payment records for tax purposes, which are retained for 7 years).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Data portability (export your data in a machine-readable format)

To exercise these rights, contact us through the platform.

6. Cookies

We use session cookies for authentication and preference storage. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed authentication tokens, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and enable two-factor authentication where available.

8. Children's Privacy

Swell Picks is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us through the platform. We will respond within 30 days.