Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Star of the Sea NIL Marketplace ('we', 'our', 'us') collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information through our mobile application and website. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Personal Information (name, email, phone number, date of birth, etc.)
• Payment and banking details
• Profile and NIL deal information
• Device and usage information (IP address, browser type, device ID)
• Communications via the app or website
• Uploaded files, documents, media, and any other content shared on the platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our platform
• Process payments and verify identity
• Match athletes and businesses for NIL deals
• Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
• Promote and market deals, success stories, and case studies
• Comply with legal requirements and enforce platform policies

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (payment processors, hosting, support tools)
• Affiliates, sponsors, and business partners
• Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Media or press only for pre-approved marketing or promotional stories

5. Data Ownership and Rights

You retain ownership of your personal data, but by using our platform, you grant us the right to use, reproduce, and share your content for the purposes outlined in our Terms and this Policy. We may retain copies of your data even after deletion for backup, legal, or archival purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and app may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, track usage patterns, and store preferences. By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies unless you disable them in your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You can also opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active and for a reasonable time thereafter, or as needed to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

11. International Users

If you are accessing our platform from outside the United States, you consent to the processing and storage of your information in the U.S. under U.S. privacy laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on our website or app. Continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at support@starseanil.com.