Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 24, 2024 Product-design draft

At AcademyWatch, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our athletes, parents, and administrative staff. This policy outlines how we handle data with surgical precision and administrative transparency.

1. Who We Are

AcademyWatch is a sports-tech platform registered in Nairobi, Kenya. We provide advanced administrative and monitoring tools for sports academies, schools, and professional athletic organizations. Our mission is to combine athletic energy with administrative discipline through secure data management.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our high-performance services, we collect several categories of information:

Identity DataNames, dates of birth, and athletic profile photos.
Performance DataStatistics, training logs, and health metrics.
Contact DataEmail addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contact details.
Technical DataIP addresses, browser types, and device identifiers.

3. How We Use Information

Information is utilized to optimize the athletic experience and ensure organizational efficiency.

To manage account registration and provide secure access to athletic dashboards.

To generate performance reports for coaches and scouts.

To facilitate communication between parents, coaches, and administration.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Policy Summary

We do NOT sell your data to third-party advertisers. Data is shared only with verified partners (e.g., cloud hosting) or when required by law to maintain athlete safety and platform integrity.

5. Athlete Protection

Protecting minor athletes is our highest priority. Accounts for users under 18 must be managed or overseen by a verified parent or legal guardian. We implement strict visibility controls so that sensitive performance data is only accessible to authorized personnel.

6. Security Measures

Encryption

AES-256 bit encryption at rest and in transit.

Access Control

Role-based access controls for all staff.

Audits

Regular security audits and scans.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your profile (Right to be Forgotten)

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use functional cookies to maintain your session and preference-based cookies to improve your dashboard experience. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings, though some platform features may become unavailable.

9. International Transfers

While headquartered in Kenya, AcademyWatch utilizes global cloud infrastructure. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of data to servers located outside your country of residence, ensuring equivalent protection levels.

10. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party sports associations or equipment providers. We are not responsible for their privacy practices once you leave the AcademyWatch ecosystem.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory environment. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the platform dashboard.

13. Regulatory Compliance

AcademyWatch operates in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, and aligns with international standards such as GDPR where applicable to our global users.

14. Contact Information

Have privacy concerns?

Our Data Protection Officer is ready to assist you.

Important Notice: This privacy policy is a draft document designed for the AcademyWatch product launch. It reflects our core data principles but is subject to refinement as our services scale. By accessing the early-access platform, you acknowledge this transitional state of documentation.