Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

GUPSPORT is operated by Global Universal Platform OÜ, an Estonian-registered company (Registration № 17216842, Address: Ahtri 12, Tallinn 15551, Estonia). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner.

2. What Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

• Profile data: name, date of birth, nationality, sport, position, club affiliation, bio, photos/videos
• Account credentials: email, username, password
• Communication data: messages, posts, comments, feedback
• Verification documents: ID, certifications, affiliation proof (for athletes, clubs, scouts, etc.)

B. Automatically Collected Data

• Device and browser type
• IP address and location (approximate)
• Usage data: pages visited, time on platform, features used

C. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

• To create and manage user accounts
• To display public sports profiles (e.g., athlete profiles, scout visibility)
• To connect sports stakeholders (e.g., clubs, agents, fans)
• To improve platform functionality and user experience
• To detect fraud, abuse, or violations
• To communicate with users (e.g., updates, support)
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., data requests by authorities)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Your consent (e.g., when creating an account)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., providing the platform's core services)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving and securing our platform)
• Legal obligations (e.g., GDPR compliance)

5. Who Can See Your Data

Depending on your account settings:

• Public: Athletes, scouts, clubs, and verified users may have publicly visible profiles.
• Private: You can adjust visibility settings in your profile dashboard.
• Internal: GUPSPORT team may access data for moderation, verification, or support purposes.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share data with:

• Hosting providers (e.g., cloud storage)
• Verification and analytics tools
• Legal or regulatory bodies (when required)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

You may delete your account at any time. Some data may be retained for compliance or legal defense.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

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

• Access your data
• Correct or delete data
• Withdraw consent
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

Contact us at privacy@gupsport.com for any requests.

8. Security Measures

We take security seriously. We use encryption, secure hosting, and access controls to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and monitor account activity.

9. Children's Privacy and Child Safety Standards

Age Restrictions

GUPSPORT is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or higher age where required by law). We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

Child Safety Standards - GUPSPORT

Global Universal Platform OÜ, the operator of GUPSPORT, is committed to protecting children and maintaining a safe environment. We have zero tolerance for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Our Child Safety Standards explicitly prohibit:

• Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) in any form
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
• Any content that sexualizes, exploits, or endangers minors
• Grooming, solicitation, or inappropriate communication with minors
• Sharing or distribution of content depicting child abuse or exploitation
• Any behavior that violates child safety or child endangerment policies

Child Safety Enforcement

GUPSPORT implements the following measures:

• Proactive Detection: We use automated systems and manual reviews to detect and remove CSAM/CSAE content
• Immediate Removal: Any content violating child safety policies is immediately removed
• Account Termination: Users found violating child safety policies are permanently banned
• Law Enforcement Reporting: We report all instances of CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and relevant law enforcement agencies as required by law
• User Reporting: Users can report suspicious content or behavior through our in-app reporting system

Child Safety Point of Contact

For child safety concerns, CSAM reports, or questions about our child protection practices:

⚠️ To report CSAM immediately: Contact NCMEC's CyberTipline at www.cybertipline.org or local law enforcement.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We will notify users of major changes via email or in-app notification.