Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Burned My Kid Out ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our sports parenting support platform.

We believe in privacy by design and have built our platform to minimize data collection while maximizing your control over your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Anonymous Users

If you use our Service without creating an account, we collect:

• Anonymous Identifier: A randomly generated ID stored locally on your device
• Journal Entries: Your reflections and responses to prompts (stored locally and optionally synced)
• Usage Data: Basic analytics about how you interact with the platform (anonymized)
• Technical Data: Device type, browser information, and IP address (for security and performance)

2.2 Registered Users

If you create an account, we additionally collect:

• Email Address: For account creation, authentication, and communication
• Account Preferences: Settings and customizations you choose
• Subscription Status: Whether you've opted into email communications

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Full names or personal identifiers (beyond email)
• Location data or GPS tracking
• Social media profiles or connections
• Payment information (we don't currently charge for services)
• Biometric data or sensitive personal characteristics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide the Service: Store and sync your journal entries and preferences
• Account Management: Create and maintain your account, authenticate access
• Communication: Send newsletters, updates, and support responses (only if opted in)
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We will never:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your journal content with anyone without your explicit consent
• Use your data for advertising or marketing to third parties
• Access your journal entries unless required for technical support (with your permission)

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Your Data is Stored

• Anonymous Users: Data stored locally on your device with optional cloud backup
• Registered Users: Data stored securely in our Supabase database (AWS infrastructure)
• Geographic Location: Data is stored in secure data centers in the United States

4.2 Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Row-level security policies ensure users can only access their own data
• Authentication: Secure email-based authentication with industry standards
• Regular Audits: Ongoing security reviews and updates
• Minimal Access: Only essential personnel can access systems, never user content

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform:

5.1 Service Providers

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication services
• Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery
• Resend: Email delivery services for newsletters and notifications

5.2 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by:

• Legal process, court orders, or government regulations
• Protecting our rights, property, or safety
• Investigating potential violations of our Terms of Service
• Preventing fraud or security threats

6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Access and Control

• Access: View all your stored data through your account dashboard
• Export: Download your data in portable formats
• Correction: Edit or update your information at any time
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Data Portability: Transfer anonymous data to a registered account

6.2 Communication Preferences

• Email Subscriptions: Opt in or out of newsletters and updates
• Notifications: Control which types of service notifications you receive
• Unsubscribe: Easy one-click unsubscribe from all marketing communications

6.3 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time. Upon deletion:

• All your personal data will be permanently removed from our systems
• Journal entries and reflections will be deleted
• Email subscriptions will be automatically cancelled
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance (anonymized)

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and authentication
• Local Storage: Store your preferences and anonymous data locally
• Analytics: Basic, privacy-focused analytics to improve the service
• No Third-Party Tracking: We don't use advertising cookies or social media trackers

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for parents and adults involved in youth sports. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Parents who use our Service should not include personal information about their children in journal entries or other content.

9. International Users

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your country.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our Terms

Retention Periods:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: Data immediately deleted, except legal compliance records
• Anonymous Data: Stored locally on your device, under your control

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Providing notice within the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us:

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days and work with you to resolve any concerns.