Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how KickConnect ("we", "our", or "us") processes your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and share your information.

By using KickConnect, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for the processing of your personal data is:

KickConnect
Email: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect and Why

Type of Data	Purpose of Processing	Legal Basis
Name, email, profile info	To create and manage your account	Performance of a contract
Location data	To show relevant matches and players nearby	Consent
Usage data (e.g. clicks)	To improve app performance and functionality	Legitimate interest
Screen recordings (anonymized)	To analyze user behavior and improve user experience	Legitimate interest
Device info, IP address	For security, analytics, and diagnostics	Legitimate interest

3. How We Collect Your Data

When you register or use the app
When you interact with features (e.g. join a match, tap a badge)
Through location services (with your permission)
Via anonymized screen recording tools (for UX improvement)

4. Use of Screen Recording

We use privacy-first tools to record anonymized user interactions (no text, passwords, or personal messages) to understand how users interact with the app and improve usability. These recordings are stored securely and deleted periodically.

5. Location Data

Location access is required to match you with relevant games and players. You can disable location access in your device settings at any time, though it may limit app functionality.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share data with trusted processors (e.g. analytics, hosting providers) strictly to operate and improve the service, always under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and GDPR safeguards.

7. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g. to a service provider), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Your GDPR Rights

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. for location or marketing)
Data portability (receive your data in a readable format)
Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]

9. Data Retention

We only keep personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes listed above or to comply with legal obligations. You may request full deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. If changes are significant, we will notify you via the app or website.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]