Privacy Policy

App Name: FC Rukh Academy
Developer: Alisher Sattarbek
Last Updated: February 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how FC Rukh Academy app ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use the app, you may provide us with:

Account Information: Email address and/or phone number for authentication
Profile Information: Player name, age, date of birth, profile photo
Parent/Guardian Information: Contact details of parents or guardians
Performance Data: Sports statistics, training results, achievements
Health Information: Nutrition plans, recommendations from specialists

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system version
Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used
Technical Data: App crash reports, performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Provide App Functionality: Enable core features including player profiles, statistics tracking, and recommendations
Communication: Send notifications about training sessions, achievements, and academy news
Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Account Management: Maintain and secure user accounts
Support: Respond to user inquiries and provide technical assistance

3. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously:

Cloud Storage: Data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
Access Control: Only authorized coaches and administrators have access to player data
Data Retention: We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

Within the Academy: Coaches, trainers, nutritionists, and psychologists may access relevant player information
Parents/Guardians: Parents have access to their children's data and progress
Service Providers: Third-party services like Firebase for data storage and authentication
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

Third-Party Services We Use:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and cloud storage - Firebase Privacy Policy

5. Children's Privacy

FC Rukh Academy is designed for use by children and youth football players under parental supervision. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

We require parental consent before collecting information from users under 18
Parents have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's information
We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent
We comply with applicable children's privacy laws including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Data Export: Receive your data in a portable format
Opt-Out: Disable push notifications in app settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide the app services to you
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of your country. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives adequate protection.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify you through the app or via email
Request your consent if required by law

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Developer: Alisher Sattarbek
Email: alishktl99@gmail.com
Location: Kazakhstan

For urgent privacy matters or to exercise your data rights, please email us with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

11. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - USA
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - USA
Apple App Store Review Guidelines
Kazakhstan data protection laws