Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 12, 2026
FoosApp ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Foos App mobile application and the website at foos-app.com (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Phone number | Account creation and verification |
| Name, birthday, email | Profile information |
| Profile photo | Displayed on your public profile |
| Social handles (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat) | Optional profile links |
| Posts, photos, comments, messages | User-generated content and communication |
| Tournament and event data | Participation, results, standings |
| Partner board posts | Finding and announcing tournament partners |
| Notification preferences | Controlling how you receive alerts |
Information Collected Automatically
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Device type, OS version, app build number | Compatibility, debugging, and support |
| Push notification token | Delivering push notifications |
| General location (city, state) | Showing nearby clubs and players |
| Signup source (app or web) | Understanding how users find us |
| Usage data (screens viewed, features used) | Improving the Service |
Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from third-party services that support the Service, such as delivery status from our SMS and push providers, or public streaming channel data (e.g., YouTube channel and video metadata) that you have chosen to associate with your profile or club.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide the Service: Create and maintain your account, display your profile, deliver messages, manage tournaments, and show relevant content
- Communications: Send push notifications, in-app notifications, and SMS messages related to your activity (matches, tournaments, messages, partner board updates)
- Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to fix bugs, develop new features, and enhance user experience
- Safety & Moderation: Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, spam, and violations of our Terms of Service
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Your profile, posts, comments, tournament results, and partner board entries are visible to other users and may appear on public web pages
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate the platform:
- Twilio — phone verification and SMS notifications
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) — media storage (S3) and infrastructure
- Expo — push notification delivery
- Heroku — application hosting
- Google Maps — map and location services
- YouTube — embedded streaming content
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of FoosApp, 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
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on servers in the United States. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), secure token-based authentication (JWT), and access controls. Media files are stored securely on Amazon S3. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices & Rights
- Edit Your Profile: You can update your name, email, photo, and other profile information at any time through the app
- Notification Preferences: You can control push notifications, in-app notifications, and SMS alerts in your notification settings
- Delete Content: You can delete your posts, comments, and partner board entries
- Block Users: You can block other users to prevent them from messaging you or viewing your profile
- Report or Block Other Users: Every post, comment, and profile in the Service includes options to report objectionable content and to block abusive users directly from the app
- Delete Your Account: You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us at support@foos-app.com. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable period, though some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., tournament records and aggregate statistics)
- Data Access: You may request a copy of your personal data by contacting us
6. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@foos-app.com.
7. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@foos-app.com.
8. International Users
If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Contact us to exercise these rights.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for a reasonable period to satisfy legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Tournament results and standings may be retained indefinitely as part of the competitive record.
10. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session state and improve user experience. The mobile app does not use cookies. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or by other reasonable means. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
FoosApp
Email: support@foos-app.com
Website: foos-app.com