Privacy Policy

Introduction

Xcelerate Recruiting ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Xcelerate Recruiting mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using Xcelerate Recruiting, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name and email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Phone number (optional)

Athlete Profile Information

• High school name, city, and state
• Graduation year
• Football position
• Physical measurables (height, weight, 40-yard dash, etc.)
• Academic information (GPA, test scores)
• Recruiting preferences (target divisions, dream schools)
• Hudl or film links
• Profile photo

Parent/Guardian Information

• Parent name (optional)
• Parent email (optional)
• Parent phone (optional)

Usage Information

• Coaches you search for and save
• Outreach tracking status
• Challenge completions and achievements
• Messages sent to our AI assistant (XR Insight)
• App interaction data

Device Information

• Device type and operating system
• Push notification tokens
• IP address

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to search for and save college coaches
• Power our AI recruiting assistant with personalized responses
• Track your recruiting progress and gamification achievements
• Send push notifications, emails, or SMS messages (with your consent)
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Respond to customer support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

• Authentication services (Clerk)
• Database hosting providers
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encrypted password storage
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for high school athletes, which may include users under 18 years of age. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• Users under 13 must have parental consent to use the Service
• We collect only information necessary for the recruiting process
• Parents may request to review, modify, or delete their child's information by contacting us
• We do not knowingly collect more information than necessary from minors

If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at support@xceleraterecruiting.com.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Disable push notifications through device settings
• Withdraw SMS consent by replying STOP

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@xceleraterecruiting.com or use the Settings page within the app.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account at any time. Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as college athletic department websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Push Notifications and Communications

Push Notifications: You can enable or disable push notifications through your device settings or the app's Settings page.

Email: We may send service-related emails (account verification, important updates) and optional marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

SMS: We only send text messages if you explicitly opt in. Reply STOP to opt out. Message and data rates may apply.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: