Inside The Jersey is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, share, and protect your information when you access the Inside The Jersey app or platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize your experience.
1) Registration & Identity Information - Name - Personal Email Address - .Edu Email Address (for verification) - Password (encrypted) - School, City, State - University Affiliation (Used for identity validation and authenticity checks)
2) Athlete Data - Gender - Position & Role - Height, Weight, Match History - Performance Statistics based on selected sport - Uploaded Video Highlights - Self-rated Performance & Personality Assessment Results
3) Coach Data - Gender - Coaching Experience Level - University Affiliation & Win % - Coaching Style & Notable Achievements - Assessment Data for Athlete Matching
4) Publicly Available Coach Data (Onboarding) We may preload coach data from publicly available sources such as: - University websites - Verified online directories This is used to build coach profiles before registration.
5) User-Generated Content - Messages exchanged between users - Photos and videos uploaded - Friend requests and acceptance activity
6) Technical & Device Information - IP address - Device type, OS version - Login timestamps & usage analytics
We do not collect biometric information, government IDs, or other sensitive documents.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to: - Create and verify accounts - Match athletes with coaches - Enable messaging and networking - Manage subscriptions and billing - Send onboarding invites to coaches - Improve security, personalization, and platform performance - Prevent fraud and maintain a safe community
Messaging, media sharing, and advanced network access may require a paid subscription.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent user data. Information may only be shared with: - Payment processors - Legal authorities if required - Security tools to ensure compliance
No user data is shared with advertisers.
4. Data Security
We follow industry-standard security including: - Encrypted passwords - Secure authentication - Controlled data access - Encrypted transfer channels No system is 100% secure, so users should avoid sharing sensitive details in messages.
5. User Rights
You may: - Edit your profile information - Change your .edu email via verification - Delete uploaded media - Cancel subscriptions - Block or remove connections - Request permanent account deletion
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as needed for: - Platform usage - Legal compliance - Subscription and account support Once an account is deleted: - Videos, chats, profile content, and connections are removed. Some transaction data may remain for audit requirements.
7. Children’s Privacy
The platform is intended for university-level and school-level athletes. We do not knowingly allow minors outside eligibility requirements.
8. External References
Coach and university references within the platform may be sourced from public information. We are not affiliated with any institution unless formally announced.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued platform use implies acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact & Support
For inquiries, data deletion requests, or privacy concerns, contact us at: 📧 support@insidethejersey.com