Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 7, 2026 · Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Trademark Notice: FanLinq™, the FanLinq logo, and "Connecting Fans, for the Love of the Game"® are registered trademarks of FanLinq, LLC.

FanLinq ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you create an account or use FanLinq, we may collect:

  • Name, username, and email address
  • Profile information such as bio, avatar, and favorite teams
  • Manually entered location (city, state, country)
  • Age information for 18+ eligibility verification
  • Messages, posts, comments, and other content you choose to share
  • Preferences for connections, clubs, and notifications
  • Optional social media profile links

A2. Information from OAuth Sign-In Providers

If you sign in using Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or Apple, we may receive the following from that provider:

  • Email address — used to identify and authenticate your account; considered pre-verified by the provider
  • Display name — pre-filled during onboarding; you may update it at any time
  • Profile photo URL — imported to your FanLinq profile if available; you may replace or remove it at any time
  • We do not receive your password, contacts, or any other data from your OAuth provider account
  • Apple Sign-In may return only a first name on initial login; FanLinq stores what is provided

B. User-Generated Content

We store the content you choose to create or upload, including:

  • Posts, stories, messages, comments, reactions, and polls
  • Photos and videos you voluntarily upload
  • Group chat and club participation data

C. Usage Information

We collect limited usage data related to:

  • App interactions (likes, follows, engagement)
  • Feature usage and activity for app functionality and analytics
  • Legal consent timestamps (when you accepted our Terms, EULA, and Privacy Policy)

D. Location Information

  • FanLinq does not store GPS location data
  • Any location shown in your profile or content is manually entered by you
  • If location is used to show nearby activity (the "Around Me" feature), it is processed in-session only and never stored on our servers
  • Location access is only requested when you explicitly tap "Allow Location Access" — never in the background
  • You may revoke location access at any time via device Settings → Privacy → Location Services

E. Camera & Microphone

  • Camera and microphone access is requested only when you actively choose to use photo or video features
  • These permissions are never used in the background
  • We do not store, analyze, or share camera or microphone data beyond what you explicitly upload and post
  • You may revoke these permissions at any time via device Settings → Privacy

F. Payments

  • FanLinq is completely free — there are no subscriptions, paid tiers, or in-app purchases
  • We do not collect, process, or store any payment or credit card information

G. AI Assistant Connections (MCP) & Sharing Preferences

  • FanLinq exposes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server so you can connect your account to AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor
  • Connecting is opt-in: you initiate it from Settings → Connect AI Assistant and approve access on a FanLinq consent page using your own login (OAuth). The assistant never receives your password
  • We store your AI Sharing Preferences — per-category read and write toggles you control (fantasy rosters, social feed, clubs, profile, trading cards, events, pick'em history, messages, and analytics) plus the list of AI clients you've connected
  • Read access to standard features is on by default; sensitive categories (direct messages, analytics) and all write/action permissions (posting, messaging, submitting picks, initiating trades) are off until you explicitly opt in
  • When you ask a connected assistant to act on your FanLinq data, it accesses only the categories you've enabled, always acting as you — never as another user
  • You can revoke a connected client or turn off any sharing toggle at any time from Settings → AI Sharing Preferences; access stops immediately

1g. Trading Cards & Digital Collectibles

  • When you collect or earn a trading card, we store metadata including card type, edition number, rarity, item name, and your ownership record
  • Card collection data is visible to you on your My Team page and may be visible on your public profile
  • If you list a card for sale, your seller name (display name) is shown on the listing
  • We store the rarity, edition history, and transfer count of each card — individual transaction details between users are not stored by FanLinq

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide core app functionality
  • Enable social features and messaging
  • Power fan matching and community recommendations based on your interests and preferences
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Maintain community safety and moderation
  • Send notifications relevant to your activity (messages, events, friend requests)
  • Verify age eligibility (18+)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for advertising or tracking purposes. Your data is used only to operate FanLinq. We may share information only in these limited cases:

  • Service providers: Base44 (infrastructure and database) and email delivery — only as necessary to operate the platform
  • OpenStreetMap / Nominatim: Location coordinates passed only in-session when you use the Around Me feature — not linked to your account or stored
  • AI assistants you connect (MCP): When you explicitly connect an AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, etc.), it may read — and, only if you enable write toggles, act on — the FanLinq data categories you've authorized in AI Sharing Preferences. This sharing is initiated by you, scoped to your toggles, and revocable at any time. We do not share your data with AI providers otherwise
  • Law enforcement: Only when required by law, court order, or to protect user safety
  • Business transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition — you will be notified in advance

4. Data Security

All data is transmitted using encryption (HTTPS/TLS) and stored securely. We implement access controls and secure authentication tokens. Optional two-factor authentication (2FA) is available in Settings for additional account security. OAuth sign-ins (Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Apple) use industry-standard OAuth 2.0 flows — we never receive or store your third-party account password.

If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at security@fanlinq.app.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

You may request account deletion at any time. When an account is deleted, all associated personal data is permanently removed from our systems within 30 days. Anonymized, aggregated analytics data may be retained after deletion.

How to delete your account:

6. Children's Privacy

FanLinq is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will immediately terminate their account and delete their data. Contact admin@fanlinq.com if you believe a minor has registered.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information via your Profile settings
  • Delete your account and all associated data (see Section 5)
  • Export your data via Settings → Account & Security → Export My Data
  • Opt out of recommendations and matching in Settings → Privacy & Visibility
  • California residents (CCPA): We do not sell your personal information. You have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal data.
  • EEA / UK residents (GDPR): You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@fanlinq.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies & Tracking

FanLinq uses session cookies and local storage only to maintain your login session and save preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, cross-site tracking, or analytics pixels. FanLinq does not engage in cross-site tracking and does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because your activity on FanLinq is never shared with advertisers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of FanLinq after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

For questions or data requests:

Terms of ServiceEULASupportadmin@fanlinq.com

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