Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

At BadmintonSponsorship, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you use our platform. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Full name
Email address
Password (encrypted and securely stored)
Account creation and update timestamps

Campaign Information

When you create a campaign, we collect:

Campaign title, description, and details
Team name and location
Funding goals and breakdown
Team member profiles (names, ages, positions, achievements, statements)
Social media links and contact information
Banner images and player photos (URLs)
Sponsorship tier information

Sponsorship Interest Data

When sponsors express interest in campaigns, we collect:

Sponsor name and email address
Selected sponsorship tier
Message or inquiry details
Interest status and communication history

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

Browser type and version
Device information
IP address and approximate location
Pages visited and features used
Date and time of access
Referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain the BadmintonSponsorship platform
Create and manage user accounts
Display campaigns and facilitate connections between athletes and sponsors
Process and manage sponsorship inquiries and communications
Send important notifications about account activity and platform updates
Improve platform functionality and user experience
Analyze usage patterns and platform performance
Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Comply with legal obligations
Respond to support requests and user inquiries

3. Information Sharing

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to all platform visitors:

Active campaign details (title, description, team name, location, goals, funding progress)
Team member profiles (as displayed in campaigns)
Sponsorship tiers and benefits
Campaign updates

Campaign Creators

When sponsors express interest in a campaign, we share their name, email, selected tier, and message with the campaign creator to facilitate communication.

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:

Supabase: Database hosting, authentication, and backend services
Hosting Providers: Platform infrastructure and delivery

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Prevent fraud or abuse
Respond to government requests

What We Don't Share

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

4. Data Security

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

All data is stored securely using Supabase with encryption at rest
Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms and never stored in plain text
Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensure users can only access their own data
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls limiting employee access to user data

While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct your account information and campaign details at any time through your account settings
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting baddysponsorship@gmail.com
Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis

To exercise these rights, contact us at baddysponsorship@gmail.com with your request.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain your login session
Remember your preferences
Analyze platform usage and performance
Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit platform functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal data, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or security).

Campaign data may be retained in anonymized form for statistical and analytical purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users aged 13 and older. Users between 13-17 years old should have parental or guardian consent before creating an account. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in data centers located in various countries. By using BadmintonSponsorship, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites (such as social media profiles in campaigns). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through platform notifications or email. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: baddysponsorship@gmail.com

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

13. Compliance

We strive to comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other privacy laws. Users in specific jurisdictions may have additional rights under local laws.

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This policy is designed to be transparent about our practices and give you control over your personal information. If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.