Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Sportee ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Sporteemart.com website and platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services, including renting or listing sports equipment.
By using Sportee, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, list gear, or book a rental, we may collect:
- Name and email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Profile photo and bio
- Location information (city, approximate coordinates)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe — we never store card details)
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our platform, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geolocation (for showing nearby listings)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and interaction data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Facilitate gear rentals between owners and renters
- Process payments and payouts through Stripe
- Send booking confirmations, rental requests, and messages between users
- Send email notifications about new messages and booking updates
- Show relevant nearby listings based on your location
- Improve our platform, features, and user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform safety
- Respond to support requests and contact form submissions
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Between Users: When you book gear or accept a request, your name, profile, and messages are shared with the other party to facilitate the rental.
- Payment Processing: Payment data is shared with Stripe to process transactions. Stripe's privacy policy governs their handling of your data.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting, email delivery, file storage, and analytics that may process data on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety and rights of our users and platform.
5. Location Privacy
To protect gear owners, we apply a privacy offset to listing coordinates. The location shown on maps is approximate — your exact address is never displayed publicly. Precise pickup details are only shared between the renter and owner through private chat after a booking is approved.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and secure payment processing through Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Children's Privacy
Sportee is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]