Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DMV Sports Group ("GIC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our users, especially youth athletes and their families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
• Athlete Profile Data: Name, date of birth, height, weight, position, team, school
• Performance Metrics: 40-yard dash times, vertical jump, shuttle times, etc.
• Media Content: Photos, highlight videos, game footage
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details (processed securely by Clover/PNC)
• Communication Data: Messages, support requests, feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences
• Analytics: Aggregated data about service usage patterns

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage athlete profiles
• Process event registrations and payments
• Provide GIC Verified verification services
• Connect athletes with coaches and scouts (with parental consent)
• Send important updates about events and opportunities
• Improve our services and user experience
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4.1 Public Profile Information

Athlete profiles marked as "public" may be visible to coaches, scouts, and other users. Parents control profile visibility settings. Public profiles may include: athlete name, position, graduation year, height/weight, and performance metrics.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Mux: Video hosting and streaming
• Clover (PNC): Payment processing
• Resend: Email communications
• Vercel: Website hosting

4.3 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Encrypted database storage
• Secure authentication with password hashing
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls limiting employee data access
• Row-level security policies in our database

7. Your Rights and Choices

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how our service is used
• Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect service functionality.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data: