🔒 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 14, 2025  |  Last Updated: February 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how MatchMind AI ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Language Preference: Your selected display language (Turkish or English).
• Favorite Leagues: The football leagues you choose to follow within the App.
• App Theme Preference: Your selected display mode (dark/light).

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Anonymous Device Identifier: A randomly generated, non-personally-identifiable device ID created solely for associating AI predictions with community statistics. This ID cannot be used to identify you personally.
• AI Prediction Data: When you request an AI prediction, the following is stored anonymously in Firebase:
  • Match identifier (match ID)
  • Predicted result (home/away/draw)
  • Confidence score
  • Prediction date
  • Team names and league information (public match data only)

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• ❌ Personal names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• ❌ Location data (GPS, IP-based location)
• ❌ Contact lists or address books
• ❌ Photos, files, or media from your device
• ❌ Financial or payment information
• ❌ Browsing history or activity outside the App
• ❌ Advertising identifiers or tracking cookies

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

• Providing AI Predictions: To generate and display match predictions based on publicly available football data.
• Community Statistics: To show aggregated, anonymous prediction accuracy statistics to all users.
• Prediction Caching: To cache AI-generated predictions in Firebase so the same prediction doesn't need to be regenerated, improving performance.
• App Functionality: To remember your preferences (language, theme, favorite leagues) for a personalized experience.

3. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

3.1 Firebase (Google)

• Purpose: Anonymous storage of community prediction statistics and prediction caching.
• Data Stored: Anonymous prediction records (match ID, result, confidence score).
• Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

3.2 ESPN API

• Purpose: Fetching publicly available football match data, scores, schedules, and team statistics.
• Data Sent: No user data is sent. Only match/team identifiers are used to retrieve public sports data.
• Privacy Policy: ESPN/Disney Privacy Policy

3.3 Groq AI API

• Purpose: Generating AI-powered match predictions and analysis.
• Data Sent: Publicly available match statistics (team names, scores, league standings). No personal user data is transmitted.
• Privacy Policy: Groq Privacy Policy

3.4 Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

• Purpose: Sending optional push notifications for match reminders.
• Data: A device token is generated by Firebase for notification delivery. This token is not linked to any personal information.

4. Data Storage and Security

• User preferences are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted externally.
• Prediction data stored in Firebase is fully anonymous and cannot be traced back to any individual user.
• All network communications use HTTPS encryption (TLS/SSL) to protect data in transit.
• We do not sell, trade, or share any data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the App or clear app data.
• Prediction Cache: Cached predictions expire automatically after 24 hours.
• Community Statistics: Anonymous prediction records are retained for community accuracy tracking. These may be periodically purged.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

7. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, traditional data subject rights (access, correction, deletion) are generally not applicable. However:

• You can clear all local data by uninstalling the App or clearing app data in your device settings.
• You can disable notifications at any time through the App settings or your device settings.
• You can contact us for any privacy-related questions or concerns.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Disclaimer

The AI predictions provided by this App are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They do not guarantee accurate match results and should not be used for betting, gambling, or any financial investment purposes. We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the predictions provided.