Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17.02.25
Last Updated: 17.02.25

This Privacy Policy describes how Sport Faction SA (“the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) collects, uses, and discloses Your information when You use our services, including our mobile applications and websites (collectively, the “Service”). It also explains Your privacy rights and how data protection laws safeguard You.

By accessing or using the Service, You agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with it.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with capitalized first letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of the words’ appearance in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

  • You (User / Data Subject): The individual accessing or using the Service, or the legal entity on behalf of which the individual is accessing or using the Service.
  • Company (Data Controller): Sport Faction SA, located at 140 rue du Chevaleret, 75013 Paris. For the purpose of the GDPR, the Company acts as the Data Controller.
  • Application: Any software program provided by the Company, including mobile and web apps, used to access the Service.
  • Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company.
  • Account: A unique account created for You to access or use parts of the Service.
  • Service: The Application(s) and any associated features, offerings, or websites owned and operated by the Company.
  • Country: France.
  • Service Provider (Data Processor): Any natural or legal person who processes Personal Data on behalf of the Company under GDPR.
  • Third-Party Social Media Service: Any external social network or website through which Users can log in or create an account to use the Service.
  • Social Media Fan Page: A public profile named “Sport Faction” created by the Company on a social network.
  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (Data Subject). Under the CCPA, this includes information linked or reasonably linkable to a Consumer.
  • Device: Any device capable of accessing the Service, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the Service, such as IP address or device information.
  • Business (CCPA): The Company, as the legal entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Consumers’ personal information and does business in California.
  • Consumer (CCPA): A natural person who is a California resident.
  • Sale (CCPA): Selling or otherwise communicating a Consumer’s Personal Data to a third party for monetary or other valuable consideration.

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

2.1 Types of Data Collected

2.1.1 Personal Data

We may ask You to provide information that can be used to identify or contact You, such as:

  • Name, Email Address, and Contact Details
  • Usage Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, visit duration)
  • Location Data (if enabled on Your Device)
  • Social Media Account Information (if you register via a Third-Party Social Media Service)

2.1.2 Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. This can include:

  • IP address, browser type, and browser version
  • Pages of our Service that You visit, time and date of visits, time spent on those pages
  • Device identifiers and diagnostic data

When accessing via a mobile device, We may collect additional information (e.g., device type, operating system, unique device ID).

2.1.3 Third-Party Social Media Services

When You register through or grant access to a Third-Party Social Media Service (such as Google or Facebook), We collect certain information from Your account with that service, including but not limited to Your name, email address, and public profile details. You have control over the data shared and can adjust Your privacy settings with the respective social media provider at any time.

2.1.4 Location Data

With Your prior permission, We may collect location data to provide certain features and enhance the Service. You can enable or disable location services at any time in Your Device settings.

3. Use of Your Personal Data

The Company uses Your Personal Data to:

  • Provide and Maintain the Service: Including monitoring usage and improving performance.
  • Manage Your Account: Give You access to specific functionalities as a registered user.
  • Perform Contracts: Fulfill purchases, orders, or other agreements You make with Us.
  • Contact You: Via email, telephone, SMS, or push notifications regarding updates, security alerts, or other relevant communications.
  • Offer News and Promotions: Unless You opt out, We may provide information about products or services that may interest You.
  • Respond to Requests: Handle questions or concerns submitted by You.
  • Business Transfers: In negotiations or completion of any merger, sale, or transfer of Company assets.

4. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

4.1 Service Providers

We may share Your Personal Data with trusted Service Providers who help operate our Service (e.g., analytics, payment processing). Service Providers are obligated not to disclose or use Your data for other purposes.

4.2 Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will notify You before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose Your Personal Data if required by law or to comply with valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

4.4 Protecting Rights

We may disclose Personal Data in good faith if necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
  • Prevent or investigate wrongdoing
  • Ensure the personal safety of users or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

5. Retention of Your Personal Data

Retention Period: We will retain Your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and for no longer than three (3) years unless required for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. After this period, Your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Transfer of Your Personal Data

Data Transfers: Your Personal Data may be processed outside Your home country, including to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as those in the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal mechanisms, to protect Your data during transfer. By submitting information, You agree to such transfers, provided that adequate security measures are in place.

7. Security of Your Personal Data

Security Measures: We implement a variety of technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect Your Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encryption, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, firewalls, and access controls. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for safeguarding passwords and other authentication methods.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If You are in the EU/EEA, You have the right to:

  • Access and Update: Request access to Your Personal Data and correct inaccurate data.
  • Erase Data (Right to be Forgotten): Ask Us to delete Your Personal Data if there’s no legitimate reason for continuing processing.
  • Object to Processing: Where We rely on legitimate interests, You may object due to reasons arising from Your particular situation.
  • Data Portability: Receive Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where consent is the legal basis for processing, You may withdraw at any time.

8.1 Exercising Your Rights

You can exercise Your rights under GDPR by submitting a request to us via email at [contact@sportfaction.com]. We will respond to Your request within 30 days and in accordance with applicable laws. Please ensure You provide adequate information to verify Your identity when making a request.

9. Your Rights Under CCPA

If You are a California resident:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of Personal Data collected about You.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell Your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising these rights will not result in discriminatory treatment.

You can exercise Your rights under CCPA by submitting a request to us at [contact@sportfaction.com]. We will respond within the time frame required by law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. If We become aware that We have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the age of 16, We will take steps to delete that data as soon as possible. In countries where parental consent is required for children’s use of online services, We will request verification of such consent.

11. “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” / Sale of Personal Data

For the purposes of the CCPA, “sale” refers to the exchange of Personal Data for monetary or other valuable consideration. We do not sell Your Personal Data, nor do We share it with third parties for such purposes. If this changes, We will provide a clear way for You to opt out. Please also refer to our Cookie Consent, CCPA Opt-out notices, or contact Us at [contact@sportfaction.com] for more information.

12. Social Network Fan Page

We may operate official pages on various social networks (e.g., Facebook). Data collected on these pages may be jointly controlled by Us and the social network platform. Refer to the platform’s privacy policy for more details on their practices.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to external sites not operated by Us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage You to review the privacy policies of any linked sites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes become effective once posted on this page. We will notify You of material changes via email or through prominent notices on the Service, and We will update the “Last Updated” date accordingly.

15. Opting-Out of Communications

If You no longer wish to receive promotional emails, SMS, or push notifications, You can opt out by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails,
  • Adjusting Your notification preferences in Your Account settings, or
  • Contacting Us directly at [contact@sportfaction.com].

16. Contact Us

If You have questions about this Privacy Policy, You can reach Us at:

Email: [contact@sportfaction.com]
Mail: Sport Faction SA, 140 rue du Chevaleret, 75013 Paris

Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and is not legal advice. If You have specific questions regarding privacy laws, please consult a qualified attorney.

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