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Privacy Policy

Effective 4/7/2026

Athlete Brands LLC (“Athlete Brands,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data of the athletes and users within the Athlete Brands Network. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information generated through your use of the platform.

  • Account Information: Name, email address, age, and password.

  • Profile & Athletic Data: Personal stats, athletic achievements, social media metrics, and school affiliation.

  • Media Content: High-quality images and videos submitted for merchandise, social media spotlights, or promotional features.

  • Financial Information: Payment identifiers for processing payouts via Stripe or PayPal. We do not store full credit card numbers; these are handled by our third-party processors.

  • Communication Data: Emails sent through our recruitment tools and any metadata associated with your connected Gmail account.

2. Google API & Gmail Integration (Limited Use)

Our platform allows you to connect your Gmail account via Google OAuth to send recruitment emails to coaches.

  • Data Access: We only access the specific metadata required to sync and send your outreach. We do not "own" or store your full email history.

  • Google Limited Use Disclosure: Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to the Google API Service User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

  • No Data Sale: We strictly do not sell your Google user data to third parties, nor do we use it for serving advertisements.

  • Revocation: You may revoke the platform's access to your Google account at any time via your Google Security settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Facilitate connections between athletes and brands for NIL opportunities.

  • Operate and manage your custom merchandise store.

  • Enable recruitment outreach to college coaches through our in-platform tools.

  • Process subscription payments and distribute merchandise profits.

  • Promote athletes through social media spotlights and digital marketing (as agreed upon in the Terms of Service).

  • Verify eligibility for high school athletes per our compliance addendum.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Brands: When you apply for or accept an NIL opportunity, your profile and contact data are shared with the participating brand.

  • With Coaches: When you use our recruitment tools to send emails, your information is disclosed to the recipients you select.

  • With Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors (e.g., Stripe, Google, hosting providers) who perform services on our behalf.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose data to comply with NCAA, state, or institutional NIL reporting requirements (e.g., providing data for the NIL Go portal if requested).

5. Age Policy & COPPA Compliance

The Athlete Brands Network is intended for users between the ages of 16 and 25.

  • We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13.

  • For athletes under 18, we encourage parental/guardian involvement in all NIL and recruitment activities, as outlined in our High School Athlete NIL Compliance Addendum.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. We retain your information for as long as your account is active. Upon cancellation, we may retain certain data as required by law for financial records (such as merchandise payout history) or to resolve disputes.

7. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access & Correction: You can update your profile information through your account dashboard at any time.

  • Account Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account by contacting us at the email provided below.

  • Marketing Opt-Out: You can opt out of promotional emails by following the "unsubscribe" link in those communications.

8. Contact Us

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

Athlete Brands LLC 📧 General Support: athletebrands@gmail.com

Merchandise Dept: athletebrandsmerch@gmail.com

Registered Office: Colorado, USA