Scout Picks Privacy Policy

Introduction

Scout Picks ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Scout Picks, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile photo (if provided via social login)
• Authentication Data: Login credentials and session tokens
• Communication Preferences: Notification settings and preferences

Information from Third-Party Authentication

When you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive:

• Your name and email address
• Profile photo (if available)
• A unique identifier from the authentication provider

We do not receive or store your Google or Apple account passwords.

Device and Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Usage Data: Features accessed, interactions with the app, timestamps, and session duration
• Push Notification Tokens: Device tokens for sending notifications (only if you opt in)

Location Information

We may collect approximate location information based on your IP address to provide localized content and comply with regional regulations.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and Maintain the Service: Create and manage your account, deliver betting insights, player analytics, and prop recommendations
• Personalize Your Experience: Customize content and recommendations based on your preferences and usage patterns
• Send Notifications: Deliver push notifications about betting opportunities, match updates, and insights (if you opt in)
• Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and develop new functionality
• Communicate With You: Send administrative messages, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:

• Firebase (Google): Push notification delivery and analytics
• Authentication Providers: Google and Apple for secure sign-in
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting and database services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Push Notifications

If you enable push notifications, we use Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver alerts about:

• Betting insights and recommendations
• Match updates and results
• New features and important announcements

You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings or within the app.

We do not share your device tokens or mobile information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

You can update or correct your account information at any time through the app's profile settings.

Deletion

You can delete your account and associated data:

• Through the app's profile settings, or
• By emailing us at team@aertech-labs.com

Please include your registered email address for verification.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of promotional communications by:

• Disabling push notifications in your device settings
• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Scout Picks is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@scoutpicks.app.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Sending a push notification or email (for significant changes)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scoutpicks.app.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scoutpicks.app.

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:

• Your consent (for optional features like push notifications)
• Performance of a contract (to provide the Service)
• Legitimate interests (to improve and secure the Service)

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: team@aertech-labs.com

Mailing Address:
Scout Picks
Aertech Labs, LLC

Summary of Data Practices