Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MuayMatch ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at muaymatch.com (the "Service"), use our AI-powered fighter persona generator, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our fight event listings.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Newsletter Subscription: Email address
• Gym Interest Form: Email address, gym name, country
• Fighter Persona Builder: Preferences, personality traits, and custom inputs
• Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system information

2.3 Third-Party Data Sources

We collect publicly available fight event information from various sources including:

• Official promoter websites and RSS feeds
• Public fight calendars and schedules
• Stadium and venue information
• Fighter and event details from publicly accessible sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, operate, and maintain our Service
• AI Persona Generation: To generate personalized fighter nicknames and characteristics
• Communications: To send newsletters, fight event updates, and service announcements
• Gym Matching: To notify gym owners about our platform launch and connect fighters with training facilities
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve our Service
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.2 When We May Share Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Service (email services, analytics, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Safety and Security: To protect the safety of users or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

Your information is stored securely on servers located in the United States and European Union. We use industry-standard PostgreSQL databases with encryption for data protection.

5.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Database encryption at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for different periods depending on the type of data:

• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Gym Interest Data: For 2 years or until service launch, whichever comes first
• AI-Generated Content: Persona data is not permanently stored; images auto-delete after 7 days
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for business insights
• Legal Records: As required by applicable law

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to object to processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with our Service
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• AI Services: For persona generation and content creation
• Analytics: Google Analytics or similar services
• Email Services: For newsletter delivery and communications
• Hosting: Cloud hosting providers for service delivery

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Other legally compliant transfer mechanisms

12. 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 may provide additional notice through email or prominent website notices.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For EU residents, we process your personal information based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
• Legitimate Interest: Service improvement and analytics
• Contract Performance: Providing requested services
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws