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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 27, 2026
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

FanRink ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

DISCLAIMER: FanRink is an independent fan-driven platform. FanRink is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any professional league, governing body, or team unless explicitly stated.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an Account: Email address, username, password, and any profile information you choose to add (such as display name, bio, profile picture, location, and favorite teams)
  • Use the Service: Posts, comments, messages, and other content you create or share
  • Contact Us: Information you provide when you contact our support team or provide feedback
  • Join Our Waitlist: Email address and any referral information

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, browser type and version
  • Usage Information: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Service, links clicked, and other interactions with the Service
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs
  • Location Information: General location based on IP address (we do not collect precise geolocation without your consent)

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. For more information, see Section 8 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you transactional communications (e.g., account verification, password resets)
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent, where required)
  • Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security concerns
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA/UK Users): We process your personal data based on: (a) your consent; (b) the performance of a contract with you; (c) compliance with legal obligations; and (d) our legitimate interests, such as improving our Service and preventing fraud.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Users: Your public profile information, posts, and other content you share publicly will be visible to other users of the Service
  • With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support)
  • For Legal Purposes: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset
  • With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

  • The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you and provide the Service to you
  • Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject
  • Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as regarding applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Employee training on data protection and security

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 All Users

  • Access and Update: You can access and update your account information through your account settings
  • Delete Your Account: You can request deletion of your account by contacting us at supportteam@fanrink.com
  • Marketing Communications: You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or through your account settings
  • Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

6.2 European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland Users (GDPR Rights)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6.3 California Residents (CCPA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at supportteam@fanrink.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

For EEA, UK, and Swiss users, we ensure that transfers of personal data to countries outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland are subject to appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized mechanisms.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of the Service (e.g., authentication, security)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Service (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

Your Choices: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly.

Do Not Track: Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals because there is no industry standard for DNT.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate the Service, such as:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Email service providers
  • Customer support tools
  • Authentication services

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 years of age in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at supportteam@fanrink.com.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we will provide additional notice, such as an email notification or a prominent notice on the Service. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: supportteam@fanrink.com

For EEA/UK Data Protection Inquiries: If you are located in the EEA or UK and have concerns about our data processing practices, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

13. Additional Disclosures

13.1 Sports Data

Sports data displayed on FanRink is provided by third-party sources and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or delayed. We are not responsible for the accuracy of this data, and users should not rely on it for any time-sensitive or consequential decisions.

13.2 User-Generated Content

Any content you post publicly on the Service (such as posts, comments, or profile information) may be viewed by other users and the public. Please be mindful of the personal information you share in public areas of the Service.