Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and account details when you register for The Gaffer. We also collect league-related data such as team rosters, match results, player statistics, and messages shared within the platform.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the platform
• Authenticate users and secure accounts
• Support league operations such as scheduling, standings, and statistics
• Send service notifications and respond to support requests

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate The Gaffer (for example, hosting, email, and SMS providers), and only to the extent necessary to deliver our services.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. League data may remain available to preserve historical records unless deletion is requested and permitted.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law. You may also close your account by contacting us. Certain records may be retained where legally required or necessary for legitimate business purposes.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Gaffer is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date and post the updated policy on this page.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.