Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

Unicorn Sport ("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 platform to discover and connect with African football talent.

We operate as a professional talent discovery platform, connecting verified youth football players with scouts and clubs worldwide. As we handle information about young athletes, we take extra care to ensure the highest standards of data protection.

2 Information We Collect

For Players (Under 18)

• Full name, date of birth, and nationality
• Physical attributes (height, weight, position)
• Football performance data and statistics
• Video footage from matches and training sessions
• Academy or school affiliation
• Parental/guardian consent documentation
• Government ID for age verification (NIN or International Passport)

For Scouts & Clubs

• Contact information (name, email, phone)
• Organization details and credentials
• Payment and billing information
• Usage data and interaction history

3 How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage player profiles on our platform
• Verify player identity and age through government documents
• Enable scouts to discover and connect with talent
• Process subscription payments securely via Stripe
• Send important platform updates and notifications
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4 Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)

We are acutely aware of our responsibilities regarding children's data. Our platform primarily features youth athletes under 18. We implement the following safeguards:

• Parental or guardian consent is required before any player profile is created
• We collect only information necessary for the platform's purpose
• Parents/guardians can request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's data
• Player contact information is never publicly displayed
• All scout contact requests are moderated and logged

5 Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure cloud storage with AWS
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Role-based access control for platform administrators
• Comprehensive audit logging for compliance

6 Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Subscribed Scouts: Player profiles, highlights, and approved contact information
• Payment Processors: Stripe for secure payment handling
• Cloud Services: AWS for hosting and content delivery
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights

7 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Export your data in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8 Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for platform functionality and analytics cookies to improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.