Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Last updated: November 21, 2025

Ball ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our basketball court finder platform and related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Email address (when you create an account)
  • • Name and profile information (optional)
  • • Location data (when you grant permission)
  • • Court reviews and ratings you submit
  • • Saved favorite courts and preferences

Usage Information

  • • Pages visited and features used
  • • Search queries and filters applied
  • • Device information (browser, OS, device type)
  • • IP address and approximate location
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Location Data

We collect location data only when you explicitly grant permission through your browser or device. This helps us show courts near you and provide personalized recommendations. You can disable location access at any time through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide Services: Display basketball courts, maps, and personalized recommendations
  • Improve Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
  • Communication: Send important updates, newsletters (with your consent), and support responses
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to provide essential functionality including maps, authentication, and analytics to improve your experience. These services operate under their own privacy policies and security standards.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. This includes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for login, security, and core functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and saved courts
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform
  • Advertising Cookies: May be used by our partners (you can opt-out)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • • Secure password hashing and storage
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Access controls and authentication for admin areas
  • • Database encryption and automated backups

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Export your data in a common format

To exercise these rights, contact us at team@findabasketballcourt.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our platform or sending an email. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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