Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• First and last name
• Password (encrypted)
• Account type (student, coach, or general user)
• Graduation year (for students)
• School affiliation (if applicable)
• Coaching role (for coaches)

1.2 Athletic Performance Data

We collect and display publicly available athletic performance data including:

• Race times and results from public meet results
• Team affiliations and classifications
• Performance rankings and statistics

1.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Pages visited and time spent on the Service
• Search queries and interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Data Used	Legal Basis
Account management and authentication	Email, password, account details	Contract performance
Provide performance analytics	Athletic data, school affiliation	Legitimate interest
School verification	Email domain, school information	Contract performance
Service improvement	Usage data, feedback	Legitimate interest
Communication	Email address, account preferences	Contract performance

3. Information Sharing

3.1 Public Athletic Data

Athletic performance data is publicly displayed as it is derived from public meet results. This includes rankings, times, and team affiliations.

3.2 School Officials

With appropriate verification, coaches may access information about athletes from their school to facilitate team management and performance analysis.

3.3 We Do NOT Share

• Email addresses with third parties
• Personal information for marketing purposes
• Account passwords or sensitive authentication data
• Private user communications

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update your account information through your profile settings.

5.2 Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time. Note that publicly displayed athletic performance data may remain as it is derived from public records.

5.3 Communication Preferences

You can opt out of non-essential emails through your account settings.

5.4 Data Download

You may request a copy of your personal data by contacting us at the email below.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Improve user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for users 13 years and older (grades 8-12). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete such information immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Athletic performance data may be retained indefinitely as historical records.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.