Effective Date: May 4, 2026
LinkUp Athletics, LLC ("LinkUp," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the LinkUp Athletics mobile application and website (collectively, the "Platform"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and account credentials
- Athletic profile details including sport(s), skill level, college or university affiliation, and training preferences
- Profile photos or images you choose to upload
- Messages and communications sent through the Platform
- Any other information you voluntarily submit
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Precise geolocation data (GPS) when you enable location services — used to show nearby athletes
- Device information including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- Usage data such as features accessed, time spent, and interactions within the app
- IP address and general network information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website
1.3 Information from Third Parties
If you connect a third-party account (such as Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In), we may receive basic profile information from that service as permitted by your privacy settings on that platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account
- To display your profile to other athletes based on location and sport preferences
- To facilitate connections between athletes for training purposes
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
- To send you notifications, updates, and communications related to your account or the Platform
- To respond to your questions, requests, and support inquiries
- To monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or safety issues
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
- To send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
3. Location Data
LinkUp Athletics uses your precise GPS location to help connect you with nearby athletes. Location data is only collected when you have granted the app permission to access your location. You may disable location access at any time through your device settings; however, doing so may limit core functionality of the Platform. We do not sell your location data to third parties.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With other users: Your public profile (name, sport, school, profile photo) is visible to other registered users of the Platform for the purpose of finding training partners.
- With service providers: We work with third-party vendors who assist in operating the Platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers access data only as needed to perform services on our behalf.
- For legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Age Requirement
The Platform is intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will immediately terminate their account and delete any associated personal data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at support@linkupathletics.com. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
- Location: Disable GPS access through your device settings at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@linkupathletics.com.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform and updating the Effective Date above. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- LinkUp Athletics, LLC
- Email: support@linkupathletics.com
- Website: www.linkupathletics.com
- State of Formation: New Jersey