Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Date of birth (for player accounts)
  • Position and sport (for player accounts)
  • Club name (for coach accounts)
  • Profile picture (optional)

Video and Performance Data

When you upload videos for analysis, we collect:

  • Video files you upload
  • Performance metrics generated from analysis
  • Training progress and history
  • AI-generated insights and recommendations

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information. Stripe retains payment details according to their privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the BallQ Service
  • Analyze your videos and generate performance metrics
  • Send you verification emails and service notifications
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Improve our AI models (using anonymized data)
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

3. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
  • Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (12 rounds)
  • Access Controls: Limited employee access to user data
  • Regular Audits: Security reviews and vulnerability assessments
  • Account Protection: Automatic lockout after 8 failed login attempts

4. Data Sharing

We DO NOT sell your personal information. We only share data with:

  • Stripe: For payment processing (PCI-compliant)
  • SendGrid: For transactional emails (verification codes, notifications)
  • AWS/Cloud Providers: For secure hosting and storage
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

For coaches: Players you manage can view their own performance data. Coaches can view data for players in their organization.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Update: Modify your account information at any time
  • Delete: Request account deletion (via account settings)
  • Export: Download your performance data and analysis history
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service emails still sent)

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

  • Personal information is deleted within 30 days
  • Anonymized analytics data may be retained for service improvement
  • Payment transaction records retained for 7 years (legal requirement)

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

  • Authentication (keeping you logged in)
  • Session management
  • Security features

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

8. Age Requirements

BallQ is intended for users aged 5 and above. For users under 18, we require parent/guardian consent. Coaches managing youth players are responsible for obtaining appropriate consent.

9. International Users

BallQ is based in the United States. If you use our Service from outside the US, your data will be transferred to and processed in the US. We comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email and by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: privacy@ballqstats.com

Support: support@ballqstats.com

Address: 17 Reaville Avenue #1017, Flemington, NJ 08822

By using BallQ, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.