PRIVACY POLICY

OMV Sports Network

Effective Date: [01/07/2026]
Last Updated: [20/07/2026]

Welcome to OMV Sports Network (“OMV Sports Network”, “OMV”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

OMV Sports Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of OMV Sports Network, including:

Athletes
Coaches
Scouts
Clubs
Academies
Sports Federations
Referees
Sports Journalists
Broadcasters
Sports Scientists
Medical Professionals
Agents
Sponsors
Event Organizers
Employers
Recruiters
Universities
Businesses
Volunteers
Visitors

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information received from trusted third parties.

A. Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

Full name
Username
Email address
Phone number
Password (stored in encrypted form)
Date of birth
Gender (optional)
Country
State/Province
City
Language preferences

B. Professional Profile Information

Depending on your role, you may provide:

Career history
Sports experience
Education
Certifications
Coaching licences
Professional memberships
Club affiliations
Team history
Awards
Player statistics
Competition history
Skills
CV or résumé
Portfolio
Highlight videos
Photographs
References
Professional achievements

C. Organization Information

Organisations may provide the following:

Business name
Registration details
Contact information
Organization logo
Website
Business address
Industry
Staff information
Recruitment opportunities

D. Payment Information

When purchasing paid services, we may collect:

Billing name
Billing address
Payment method
Transaction history
Subscription details

Payment card details are processed by trusted third-party payment processors. OMV Sports Network does not store complete payment card information.

E. Communications

We collect information from:

Messages
Comments
Group discussions
Forum posts
Customer support requests
Surveys
Feedback forms

F. Device Information

We automatically collect the following:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Time zone
Screen resolution
Device identifiers
Crash reports

G. Usage Information

We collect information regarding how you use the Platform, including:

Pages visited
Features used
Searches performed
Connections made
Applications submitted
Jobs viewed
Events registered
Courses completed
Advertising interactions
Session duration

H. Location Information

Depending on your settings, we may collect:

Country
Region
City
Approximate location
GPS location (with permission)

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember login sessions
Improve website performance
Personalize content
Analyze traffic
Measure advertising effectiveness
Enhance security
Store user preferences

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some platform features may not function properly.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage accounts
Verify identities
Deliver Platform services
Match users with professional opportunities
Recommend connections
Improve networking
Facilitate recruitment
Process payments
Deliver educational content
Organize events
Provide customer support
Detect fraud
Prevent abuse
Improve AI recommendations
Personalize user experience
Analyse platform performance
Conduct research and analytics
Comply with legal obligations

5. AI and Automated Processing

OMV Sports Network may use artificial intelligence and automated systems to do the following:

Recommend jobs
Recommend players
Recommend coaches
Recommend networking opportunities
Improve profile visibility
Detect fraudulent activity
Personalize content
Improve search results
Recommend educational content

Automated recommendations assist decision-making but do not replace human judgement.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal data based on:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
Protection of vital interests

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Including providers of:

Cloud hosting
Payment processing
Analytics
Customer support
Security monitoring
Email delivery
Marketing tools

These providers process information only on our behalf.

Professional Connections

Depending on your privacy settings, profile information may be visible to:

Recruiters
Clubs
Scouts
Coaches
Employers
Universities
Sponsors
Sports organizations

Event Organizers

If you register for an event, relevant information may be shared with the organiser.

Legal Authorities

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

Respond to lawful requests
Protect our legal rights
Prevent fraud
Protect users
Investigate criminal activity

Business Transfers

If OMV Sports Network undergoes a merger, acquisition, investment, or sale, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

8. Public Information

Some information may be publicly visible, including:

Profile photo
Professional title
Biography
Club
Organization
Career history
Skills
Public posts
Articles
Comments
Achievements

You control many visibility settings through your account.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, your information may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

10. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards, including the following:

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
Encryption of sensitive data at rest where appropriate
Secure authentication
Access controls
Security monitoring
Regular software updates
Backup and disaster recovery procedures

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Maintain account records
Resolve disputes
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud
Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised, unless retention is required by law.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information
Restrict processing
Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Request information about automated decision-making
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

We will respond within the time required by applicable law.

13. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

Deleting your account may remove or anonymise your profile and associated content, except where we must retain information for legal, security, fraud prevention, or regulatory purposes.

14. Children’s Privacy

OMV Sports Network is intended primarily for adults and professional users.

Users under the age of 18 may use the Platform only with authorisation from a parent, legal guardian, school, academy, or sports organisation, where permitted by law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

15. Third-Party Services

The Platform may link to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

16. Marketing Communications

With your consent or where otherwise permitted by law, we may send:

Platform updates
Newsletters
Career opportunities
Event announcements
Product updates
Promotional offers

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or through your account settings.

17. Cookies Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through:

Browser settings
Our cookie consent banner (where available)
Account privacy settings

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or privacy practices. When material changes are made, we will notify users through the platform, by email, or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

OMV Sports Network

Email: privacy@omvsportsnetwork.com (replace with your official privacy contact if different)

Website: https://omvsportsnetwork.com

If required by applicable law, you may also contact the relevant supervisory or data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

Recommended Related Policies

To complete OMV Sports Network’s legal framework, publish these documents alongside the Privacy Policy:

Terms of Use
Cookie Policy
Community Guidelines
Code of Professional Conduct
AI & Responsible AI Policy
Recruitment & Employment Policy
Marketplace Terms
Seller Policy
Payment & Refund Policy
Verification Policy
Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy
Event Participation Policy
Anti-Harassment & Safety Policy
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Data Processing Agreement (for enterprise and organizational customers)

Together, these policies provide a strong legal and governance foundation for a global professional sports networking platform.