Privacy Policy
At Scouting4U, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Last updated: January 2025
Personal Information
When you register for an account, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing information. This information is necessary to provide you with access to our services and process your payments.
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, search queries, and time spent on the platform. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
Device Information
We collect information about the device you use to access our services, including device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address for security and optimization purposes.
Sensitive Data Classification
Under Israeli Privacy Protection Law (PPL), athletic performance data, physical measurements, and biometric information are classified as 'especially sensitive data' requiring enhanced protection. We implement additional safeguards for this category of information.
Types of Athletic Data
We may collect athletic performance statistics, game footage, physical attributes (height, weight, wingspan), training metrics, injury history (with consent), and performance analytics. This data is essential for our scouting and evaluation services.
Purpose & Legal Basis
Athletic data is processed based on your explicit consent and contractual necessity to provide scouting services. You may withdraw consent at any time, though this may limit our ability to provide certain services.
Special Protections
Athletic and biometric data receives enhanced encryption, restricted access controls, and is never sold to third parties. We conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Israeli PPL Amendment 13 requirements.
Media Collection
Our platform hosts photos and videos of athletes including game footage, highlights, and profile images. By uploading media or allowing media of yourself to be uploaded, you grant us a license to display, distribute, and use such content for scouting purposes.
Likeness Rights
You retain ownership of your likeness. However, you grant Scouting4U a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display uploaded media in connection with our services, including promotional materials (with separate consent for promotional use).
Third-Party Video Content
Game footage and videos from leagues, teams, and broadcasters remain the property of their respective owners. We display such content for informational and analytical purposes under fair use principles.
Media Removal
You may request removal of media content featuring you by contacting us at gutt@scouting4u.com. We will process removal requests within 30 days, subject to any legal obligations to retain such content.
Age Requirements
Users must be at least 18 years old to create an account. However, athlete profiles may feature individuals under 18 with verifiable parental or guardian consent. Parents/guardians must complete our Parental Consent Form before any minor's data is collected or displayed.
COPPA Compliance (United States)
For users under 13 years of age, we comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents may review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's data.
Israel Legal Capacity Law
In accordance with Israeli Legal Capacity and Guardianship Law, we require parental consent for processing data of individuals under 18. Consent must be provided by a parent or legal guardian with parental responsibility.
EU/UK GDPR - Children's Data
For users in the EU/UK, we require parental consent for users under 16 (or lower age threshold as specified by member state law, minimum 13). We implement age verification and parental consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR Article 8.
Parental Rights
Parents and guardians have the right to: access their child's data, request correction or deletion, withdraw consent at any time, restrict processing, and receive a copy of data in portable format. Contact gutt@scouting4u.com to exercise these rights.
Child Safety Measures
We implement safeguards to protect minors including: restricted direct contact features, content moderation, scout/recruiter verification, and monitoring of communications involving minors. Inappropriate contact with minors is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination.
Contractual Necessity
We process your personal information when necessary for the performance of our contract with you (i.e., to provide our services to you as a subscriber).
Legitimate Interests
We may process your information based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, preventing fraud, and marketing our services to existing customers, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Consent
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before processing your personal information, particularly for marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Legal Obligations
We may process your personal information when required to comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting requirements or responding to valid legal requests from authorities.
Service Provision
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our basketball analytics and scouting services, including delivering personalized content and recommendations based on your preferences.
Communication
We may use your contact information to send you important updates about your account, service changes, and promotional materials. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.
Security
Your information helps us detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats to protect both you and our platform.
Encryption
All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. Sensitive information such as payment details is encrypted at rest.
Access Controls
We implement strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access user data, and only when necessary for the operation and administration of the website.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as payment processors and cloud hosting providers. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe such action is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
User Content
User content that you publish on our platform will be accessible only to you and to Scouting4U personnel in connection with the operation and administration of the website. We do not share your personal analytics or saved data with other users without your consent.
Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies to enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, and security features. These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform, which helps us improve our services. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language preference and display options, to provide a more personalized experience.
Access & Portability
You have the right to access your personal data and request a copy of the information we hold about you in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
Correction & Deletion
You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings. You may also request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain information.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly. Note that you may still receive transactional communications related to your account.
Applicability
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This section supplements our Privacy Policy with California-specific disclosures.
Categories of Information Collected
In the past 12 months, we have collected: Identifiers (name, email, IP address), Commercial information (subscription history), Internet activity (browsing, search history), Geolocation data, Professional information (for scouts/agents), and Sensitive personal information (biometric/athletic data with consent).
Right to Know
You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources, purposes for collection, and categories of third parties with whom we share information.
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal obligations, ongoing services, fraud prevention). We will confirm receipt and respond within 45 days.
Right to Correct
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. However, you may opt out of any future changes to this practice by contacting us.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information
You have the right to limit our use of sensitive personal information (including biometric/athletic data) to purposes necessary to provide our services.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. You will receive equal service and pricing regardless of whether you exercise these rights.
Authorized Agent
You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of authorization and we may verify your identity directly.
How to Submit Requests
Submit CCPA requests to: gutt@scouting4u.com with subject line 'CCPA Request'. Include your full name and email address. We will verify your identity before processing requests.
Applicability
If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR respectively. This section provides additional information for UK and EU residents.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on: (a) Contract performance - to provide our services; (b) Legitimate interests - platform improvement, fraud prevention; (c) Consent - for marketing and sensitive data; (d) Legal obligation - compliance requirements.
Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to: Access your data (Article 15), Rectification of inaccurate data (Article 16), Erasure/'Right to be Forgotten' (Article 17), Restrict processing (Article 18), Data portability (Article 20), Object to processing (Article 21), and not be subject to automated decision-making (Article 22).
Right to Lodge Complaint
UK residents may lodge complaints with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. EU residents may contact their local Data Protection Authority. We encourage you to contact us first to resolve concerns.
Data Transfers
When we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through: EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), or adequacy decisions where applicable.
EU Representative
For EU GDPR inquiries, you may contact our EU representative by emailing gutt@scouting4u.com with subject line 'EU GDPR Inquiry'. We are evaluating the appointment of a formal EU Representative as our EU user base grows.
UK Representative
For UK GDPR inquiries, you may contact us at gutt@scouting4u.com with subject line 'UK GDPR Inquiry'. We are evaluating the appointment of a formal UK Representative as required under UK GDPR Article 27.
Use of Algorithms
Our platform uses algorithms and automated systems to analyze athletic performance, generate player rankings, provide recommendations, and match athletes with opportunities. These systems assist scouts and recruiters but do not replace human judgment.
Automated Profiling
We may use automated processing to create athlete profiles including performance scores, strengths/weaknesses analysis, and comparison metrics. This profiling is based on objective statistical data and publicly available information.
Human Oversight
Significant decisions affecting athletes (such as profile visibility, content moderation, or account actions) are reviewed by human personnel. We do not make fully automated decisions with legal or similarly significant effects without human review.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to automated decision-making and profiling, particularly where it produces legal or similarly significant effects. Contact us to request human review of any automated decision.
Algorithm Transparency
Our ranking and recommendation algorithms consider factors including: statistical performance, game footage analysis, physical attributes, competition level, and consistency metrics. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
AI-Generated Content Disclosure
Any content on our platform generated by artificial intelligence is labeled as such. AI-generated analysis or summaries are provided for informational purposes and should be verified by users.
Data Location
Our primary servers are located in Israel. We also use cloud infrastructure providers with servers in the United States, European Union, and other regions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Transfer Mechanisms
When transferring data outside Israel, we rely on: (a) Adequacy decisions - transfers to countries deemed adequate by Israeli law; (b) Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) - EU-approved contractual safeguards; (c) UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA); (d) Binding Corporate Rules where applicable.
Israel-Specific Transfers
Israel has been recognized as providing adequate data protection by the European Commission. Transfers from the EU/EEA to Israel are permitted without additional safeguards. For transfers to other countries, we implement appropriate protection measures.
Your Rights Regarding Transfers
You may request information about the specific safeguards we use for international data transfers. You may also object to certain transfers where permitted by law. Contact us at gutt@scouting4u.com for transfer-related inquiries.
Third-Party Processors
Our third-party service providers who process data internationally are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) that include appropriate transfer mechanisms and require them to maintain equivalent data protection standards.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.
Continued Use
Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Breach Response
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and any applicable regulatory authorities as required by law. We will provide information about the nature of the breach, the types of data affected, and steps we are taking to address the situation.
Notification Timeframe
We will notify affected users without undue delay and, where required by applicable law, within 72 hours of becoming aware of a qualifying breach. Notification may be delayed if law enforcement advises that notification would impede a criminal investigation.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at scouting4u@gmail.com. We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
Regulatory Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated and we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) or the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
Data Protection Officer
For data protection inquiries, you may contact our data protection team at scouting4u@gmail.com with the subject line 'Privacy Inquiry'.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Legal Compliance: This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws including: Israeli Privacy Protection Law 5741-1981 and Amendment 13 (2025), Israeli Privacy Protection Regulations (Data Security) 5777-2017, EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other applicable international privacy regulations.
Data Controller: Scouting4U, registered in Haifa, Israel, is the data controller responsible for your personal information. For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at gutt@scouting4u.com.
DPO Contact: For data protection inquiries, complaints, or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at gutt@scouting4u.com with subject line "Privacy Request". We will respond within 30 days (or shorter timeframes where required by applicable law).
By using Scouting4U services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.
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