Privacy Policy
Version 1.0 - Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Net ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our sports matching platform.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, date of birth, gender
- Profile Information: Skill levels, sports preferences, spoken languages, schedule availability
- Communication Preferences: Phone number (for WhatsApp notifications and matchup management)
Usage Information
- Match history and participation
- Club memberships
- Friend connections
- Communication opt-in/opt-out history
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Usage patterns and preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Match you with compatible players based on your preferences and skill level
- Facilitate communication between matched players
- Send notifications about matches and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our matching algorithms and services
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
4. Consent to Communications
By using The Net, you consent to receive communications from us through the following channels:
- WhatsApp: Match proposals, confirmations, reminders, group chats for coordinating games, and service updates. Your phone number will be shared with other players in your match group for coordination purposes.
- Email: Account notifications, match updates, password resets, and important service announcements.
These communications are essential for the functioning of the matchmaking service. You may adjust your preferences in your account settings, but certain transactional messages are required for service operation.
5. Information Sharing with Other Players
By using The Net, you consent to share the following information with other players for matchmaking and statistics purposes:
- Profile Information: Your name, age range, gender, and skill level are visible to potential match partners
- Contact Information: Your phone number is shared with other players in your match group for WhatsApp coordination when you accept a match
- Availability: Your schedule preferences are used to find compatible match times
- Match Statistics: Your participation history, attendance reliability, and skill progression may be visible to other players to facilitate fair and balanced matches
This sharing is necessary for players to make informed decisions about matches and to coordinate games effectively. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Information Sharing with Clubs
We share information with partner clubs including:
- Membership and scheduling information for court bookings
- Aggregated usage statistics for facility planning
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted password storage
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security reviews
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out: Withdraw consent for communications at any time
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Consent records are retained for compliance purposes even after account deletion.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes and request renewed consent when necessary.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: