Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PremierPulse ("we", "us", "our") operates premier-pulse.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

PremierPulse is a video platform designed for soccer fans to enjoy match highlights, tactical analysis, stadium information, and community-driven content. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you create an account or use our Service:

• Account Information: Email address and display name obtained through Apple Sign-in. If you use Apple Sign-in, we also receive a unique identifier provided by Apple.
• Profile Information: Optional profile picture, favorite teams, favorite stadiums, and other preference settings you choose to configure.
• User-Generated Content: Short videos you upload, playlists you create and edit, match reviews, comments, and other content you submit to the Service.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Cookies: We use cookies for session management, maintaining authentication state, and storing user preferences.
• IP Address: Used for security purposes, preventing unauthorized access, and regional optimization of the Service.
• Browser Information: Browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and other technical information.
• Device Information: Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), device identifiers, and language settings.

2.3 Usage Data

To improve and personalize our Service, we collect the following usage data:

• Browsing History: Pages you visit, videos you view, and keywords you search for within our Service.
• Video Viewing Data: Types of videos watched, watch duration, play counts, likes, and playlist additions.
• Search Queries: Keywords used when searching for stadiums, matches, videos, and other content.
• Playlist Data: Playlists you create and the videos you add to them.
• Interaction Data: Match reviews you submit, video ratings, notification receipt and acknowledgment status.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision and Operation: Account management, authentication, video content delivery, and playlist functionality.
• User Experience Improvement: Content recommendations based on your viewing preferences, interface optimization, and development of new features.
• Video Viewing Pattern Analysis: Understanding popular content genres (match highlights, tactical analysis, player interviews, etc.) and identifying viewing trends.
• Advertising: Serving relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and measuring advertising performance.
• Notifications: Sending match information for your favorite teams, new video alerts, and important platform updates. Web push notifications are only sent with your explicit consent.
• Security: Detecting and preventing unauthorized access, monitoring for terms of service violations, and preventing spam and account takeover attempts.
• Legal Compliance: Responding to applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Service utilizes the following third-party services. Each of these services processes data according to their own privacy policies.

4.1 Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics for website analytics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about how you use our Service. The collected data is processed as anonymized statistical information. For details, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense for displaying advertisements. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to display ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com.

4.3 Apple Sign-in

We use Apple Sign-in for user authentication. When you create an account through Apple Sign-in, Apple provides us with your email address (including private relay email addresses) and a unique identifier. For more information about Apple's privacy practices, please visit Apple's Privacy Policy at https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/.

4.4 Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for hosting, Content Delivery Network (CDN), and security protection. Cloudflare processes traffic data for DDoS protection and performance optimization. Cloudflare's Privacy Policy is available at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

4.5 YouTube

Our Service provides soccer highlight videos and other content through YouTube's embedded player. When you watch YouTube videos on our Service, YouTube's API services are used. This means that YouTube's and Google LLC's privacy policies apply. Please review the YouTube API Services Terms of Service at https://developers.google.com/youtube/terms/api-services-terms-of-service and Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4.6 Google Gemini API (AI Processing)

We use the Google Gemini API for AI features such as video summaries, video analysis, and article generation. Only publicly available content information about videos and matches is sent to the Gemini API; your personal information (such as email address, name, or viewing history) is never sent to the Gemini API. For details, please review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Cookies

Our Service uses the following types of cookies:

5.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Service. They are used for session management, user authentication (JWT tokens), and storing language preferences. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly.

5.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies are used by Google Analytics. They anonymously collect information about how the Service is used, helping us improve performance and enhance the user experience.

5.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used by Google AdSense to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing habits.

5.4 Managing Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie acceptance through their settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly. Please refer to your browser's help page for instructions on managing cookie settings. To opt out of Google Analytics data collection, you can use the browser add-on provided by Google at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after account deletion.
• Usage Logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics purposes.
• Uploaded Content: Retained until you delete the content or your account.
• Analytics Data: Anonymized statistical data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement purposes.

We may retain data for longer periods when required to comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request disclosure of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right of Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right of Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. You can also delete your account directly from your account settings.
• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can change your push notification and email notification preferences from the notification settings page.
• Withdraw Cookie Consent: You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document. After verifying your identity, we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), this age limit is 16.

If we become aware that a child under 13 (or 16 in the EEA) has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to promptly delete such information. If you become aware of any such situation, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Service operates on Cloudflare's global network, and your data may be processed in countries or regions outside your country of residence. This includes transfers to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We take appropriate data protection measures for international data transfers. For details about Cloudflare's data processing, please refer to Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide a notice through our Service.

Your continued use of the Service after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, inquiries about your personal information, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: