Privacy Policy & Compliance
1. Introduction
Next Matchup values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California, USA.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal data when you register, use our platform, or engage in our matchmaking and networking services. This may include:
Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, and profile picture.
Subscription & Payment Information: Payment details for recurring memberships.
Location Data: User-defined location for profile visibility and matchmaking.
Usage Data: Interactions with the website, including preferences and settings.
Cookies & Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies to improve our service.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for:
Account creation and management.
Subscription processing and recurring billing.
Providing matchmaking, networking, and community features.
Enhancing user experience and personalizing recommendations.
Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:
Consent: When you sign up and accept our terms.
Contract Performance: To deliver our matchmaking and networking services.
Legal Obligation: When required by law.
Legitimate Interests: To improve services and user experience.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely on encrypted servers.
We use SSL encryption for data transmission.
Role-based access ensures only authorized staff can handle sensitive data.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Next Matchup uses cookies to improve functionality and analytics. Users can manage their cookie preferences through:
A cookie consent banner upon first visit.
Browser settings to block or delete cookies.
7.Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. However, we may share data with trusted third parties for:
Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
Cloud hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
8. Subscription & Payment Processing
Users must subscribe to access desired services.
Payments are securely processed through Stripe.
Non-Payment Policy: Failure to renew subscription results in access restriction.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Next Matchup reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.