Privacy Policy

At Zort ("we," "us," or "our"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Zort (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Username, email address, profile photo
• Authentication Data: Login credentials from Apple Sign In, Google Sign In, or email authentication
• Bet Tracking Data: Bet slips, stakes, odds, outcomes, and related betting information
• User Content: Comments, tips, and other content you post
• Preferences: Sports preferences, favorite teams, and app settings
• Communication Data: Messages you send to support or feedback you provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features used, pages viewed, time spent in app
• Performance Data: Crash reports, performance metrics
• Location Data: General location (country/region) based on IP address

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Authentication providers (Apple, Google) when you sign in
• Analytics providers for app performance monitoring
• Friends who invite you to connect on the platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Enable bet tracking, analytics, and social features
• Maintain Accounts: Create and manage your user account
• Process Transactions: Handle subscription payments through Apple App Store
• Communicate: Send notifications, updates, and support messages
• Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns and optimize app performance
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly consent, such as when you choose to share betting statistics with friends.

3.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our App:

• Firebase (Google) for backend infrastructure and analytics
• Apple for payment processing and authentication
• Google for authentication services
• OpenAI for bet slip scanning and AI features

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

3.4 Business Transfers

If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Data Type	Retention Period
Account Information	Until account deletion
Bet Tracking Data	Until manually deleted by user
Analytics Data	2 years
Support Communications	3 years
Cached Data	1 hour (automatic refresh)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
• Authentication: Secure authentication via Apple, Google, or email verification
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Infrastructure: Secure cloud infrastructure with Firebase/Google Cloud
• Regular Updates: Security patches and updates applied regularly

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

You can access and export your data at any time through the app settings.

6.2 Correction

You can update your profile information and betting data directly in the app.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support.

6.4 Restriction

You can limit how we use your data through privacy settings in the app.

6.5 Opt-Out

You can opt out of:

• Push notifications through device settings
• Marketing communications via app settings
• Analytics collection in privacy settings

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information immediately.

9. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Key Third-Party Services:

• Firebase/Google: Backend services and analytics
• Apple App Store: App distribution and payments
• OpenAI: AI-powered bet slip scanning

10. Analytics and Tracking

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our App. This helps us:

• Improve app performance and stability
• Understand feature usage patterns
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Optimize user experience

You can opt out of analytics collection in the app's privacy settings.

11. Push Notifications

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications to:

• Notify you of friend requests and social interactions
• Alert you to betting milestones and goals
• Send important app updates and announcements

You can manage notification preferences in your device settings and within the app.

12. Data Processing Legal Basis

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract: To provide services you've requested
• Consent: For optional features like notifications
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information (which we do not do).

14. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.