1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, date of birth, city, and state
• Instructor Information: Phone number, social media profiles, proof of coaching experience, certifications, and bio
• Dependent Information: Names and dates of birth of minors you register for camps or lessons
• Profile Information: Profile photos/avatars and optional contact details
• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our platform, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, search queries, posts favorited, and browsing patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and referring URLs

1.3 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card numbers on our servers. Stripe may collect and store your payment information according to their Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Connect students with verified instructors
• Process bookings and payments for lessons and camps
• Send transactional emails (booking confirmations, receipts, account updates)
• Verify instructor credentials and background
• Moderate content (avatars, post listings) for safety
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 With Other Users

When you book a lesson or register for a camp, the instructor will receive relevant information including participant names and booking details. Similarly, instructors' public profiles are visible to logged-in users searching for lessons.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers:

• Supabase: Database hosting, authentication, and file storage
• Stripe: Payment processing and instructor payouts
• Resend: Transactional email delivery

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, including fraud prevention and dispute resolution. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at the email below.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for users aged 13 and older. Users between the ages of 13 and 17 must have parental or legal guardian consent to create an account.

Additionally, parents and guardians may register minors (“dependents”) for camps and lessons. We collect only the minimum necessary information about dependents (name and date of birth) to facilitate registrations.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

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

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

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality. We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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