Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

1. Introduction

xGolazo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide:

• Name and email address (for account creation)
• Phone number (for account verification)
• Profile information (position, country, city)
• Team and match data you create
• Messages and communications
• Photos and profile pictures you upload

2.2 Automatically Collected Information:

• Device information (model, operating system)
• App usage data and analytics
• IP address and location data (with permission)
• Performance and error logs
• Push notification tokens

2.3 Information from Third Parties:

• Firebase authentication data
• Cloud storage synchronization data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our app services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable team creation and match tracking
• Facilitate connections with other players
• Send important notifications and updates
• Analyze app usage and performance
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell your personal information. We may share information:

4.1 With Other Users:

• Your profile information in team contexts
• Match statistics and performance data
• Public leaderboards and rankings

4.2 With Service Providers:

• Cloud hosting (Railway, Firebase)
• Analytics services (Firebase Analytics)
• Image storage (Cloudinary)
• Push notifications (Firebase Messaging)

4.3 For Legal Reasons:

• To comply with laws and regulations
• To respond to legal requests
• To protect our rights and safety

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage:

• Data is stored on secure cloud servers (Railway, Firebase)
• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
• Data is backed up regularly for reliability

5.2 Security Measures:

• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Data encryption at rest and in transit

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Control:

• View and update your profile information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control notification preferences
• Manage data sharing settings

6.2 Data Export:

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Export your team and match data
• Transfer data to another service

6.3 Data Deletion:

• Delete your account at any time
• Request specific data deletion
• Data is permanently removed within 30 days

7. Children's Privacy

xGolazo is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Account data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion unless required by law.

10. Local Storage and Tracking

We use secure on-device storage and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session via authentication tokens
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze app performance via Firebase Analytics
• Improve user experience

You can manage stored data by clearing the app's data in your device settings or by deleting your account.

11. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with third-party services:

• Firebase (Google) — Authentication, analytics, storage
• Cloudinary — Image storage and processing
• Railway — Database and hosting

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or app notification.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

• Privacy Officer: [email protected]
• General Support: [email protected]

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Consent: When you agree to data processing
• Contract: To provide app services
• Legitimate Interest: To improve and secure our services
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.