Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2025

1. Overview

Spard (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a team management platform that helps amateur sports teams manage matchday contributions, team finances, and eligibility tracking.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using Spard, you agree to this policy.


2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Team name
  • Role (player or manager)

B. Payment Information

Spard does not collect or store card or bank details. All payments are processed by licensed third-party payment providers (e.g., Paystack). We may receive:

  • Payment confirmation status
  • Transaction reference ID
  • Amount paid
  • Date and time of payment

We do not have access to your full card or banking credentials.

C. Usage Information

We may collect:

  • Login activity
  • Device/browser information
  • IP address
  • Activity within the platform
  • The pages you open, how long you spend on them, and the site that linked you to Spard
  • The country you are visiting from

We count visits ourselves and keep the record in our own database. It is not shared with advertisers or analytics companies. If your browser sends a Do Not Track or Global Privacy Control signal, we do not store anything on your device to recognise you on a later visit.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process and confirm team payments
  • Track matchday eligibility
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve the platform
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

We do not sell your personal information.


4. Data Sharing

We may share information:

  • With payment processors (to process transactions)
  • With service providers that help operate the platform
  • If required by law or regulatory request

We do not share your information for advertising purposes.


5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user data. However, no system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for keeping login credentials confidential.


6. Data Retention

We retain user data for as long as accounts remain active or as required for legal, tax, or compliance purposes. You may request account deletion by contacting support.


7. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request account deletion

Contact: support@spard.app


8. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Spard means you accept the updated version.