ScoutMena – Privacy Policy

ScoutMena values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Effective: Last updated:

By using ScoutMena, you agree and accept the practices described below.

1. Information we collect

  • Personal details: name, email, age, location, phone, profile data, health related details.
  • Uploaded content: photos, videos, achievements.
  • Technical data: device type, usage logs.
  • Payment data: when applicable, processed securely via third-party providers.

2. How we use your data

  • Service delivery: to provide and improve our services.
  • Community connection: to connect players, coaches, scouts, and clubs.
  • Payments: to process payments and subscriptions.
  • Advertising: to display relevant ads and sponsored content using non-sensitive, anonymized data.
  • Safety and compliance: to ensure safety and compliance with child protection rules.

3. Child data protection

We take children’s privacy seriously.

  • Parental consent: users under 18 require verifiable parental consent.
  • Parent/guardian rights: parents/guardians may request account review or deletion at any time.
  • No sharing/selling: we do not knowingly share or sell child data.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell personal data. Limited data may be shared with:

  • Service providers: hosting, payments, analytics.
  • Partner clubs and scouts: only with user/parental consent.
  • Legal authorities: if required by law, including, but not limited to, court’s orders, auditors requests, attorney-client relationship.

5. Security

We implement encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect user data.

However, no system is 100% secure, and users accept inherent risks of online sharing and infringement.

6. Your rights

  • Access and control: you may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
  • Child accounts: parents may manage children’s accounts directly.
  • Requests: requests can be made via our support email. We shall act within 30 days.

7. International transfers

As ScoutMena may expand regionally (KSA, UAE, Qatar and/or any other designated country), your data may be transferred securely across borders in compliance with local data laws.

8. Updates to privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be communicated in-app or via email only when significant changes occur.