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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Fanhut collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects user information when you use our mobile application, website, services, and related features.

By using Fanhut, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use Fanhut, we may collect the following information.

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password or authentication details
  • Profile photo
  • Sports interests or preferences
  • Account settings

2.2 Profile and Social Activity

We may collect information related to your activity inside the app, such as:

  • Posts, comments, likes, reactions, and shares
  • Followed users, friends, or connections
  • Favorite teams, players, games, or sports interests
  • Messages or communication activity, if messaging features are available
  • Reports, feedback, or support requests

2.3 Device and Technical Information

We may collect technical information such as:

  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • App version
  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Crash logs
  • Performance data
  • Usage analytics

2.4 Media and Photos

If you upload a profile picture, post image, or other media content, Fanhut may request access to your device photos, camera, or media picker.

We only use this access for features you choose to use, such as uploading a profile image or sharing content in the app.

2.5 Notifications

If you allow notifications, we may use push notifications to send updates about app activity, social interactions, account alerts, sports related updates, or important service information.

You can disable notifications from your device settings.

2.6 Location Information

Fanhut does not collect precise location unless a specific feature requires it and you provide permission. If location based features are added in the future, we will request your permission before collecting precise location data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts.
  • Provide app features and social functionality.
  • Personalize your experience.
  • Display profile and community content.
  • Allow users to interact with each other.
  • Improve app performance, design, and functionality.
  • Detect bugs, crashes, abuse, fraud, or security issues.
  • Send important account or service notifications.
  • Respond to support requests.
  • Enforce our Terms of Use and community rules.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in the following cases:

4.1 With Other Users

Some information may be visible to other users, such as:

  • Username
  • Profile photo
  • Public posts
  • Comments
  • Likes or reactions
  • Sports interests, if shown on your profile
  • Other public social activity

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted third party providers who help us operate Fanhut, such as:

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Crash reporting tools
  • Push notification services
  • Authentication services
  • Customer support tools
  • Payment providers, if paid features are available

4.3 For Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with law or legal process.
  • Protect user safety.
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.
  • Enforce our Terms of Use.
  • Protect the rights and property of Fanhut.

5. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide the app, maintain your account, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and enforce our agreements.

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable time, unless retention is required for legal, security, fraud prevention, or legitimate operational reasons.

6. Account Deletion and Data Deletion

You can request account deletion by emailing us at:

fanhutteam@gmail.com

Please include the email address or username connected to your Fanhut account so we can process your request.

If Fanhut provides an in-app account deletion option, you may also delete your account from inside the app.

After account deletion:

  • Your profile and personal account information will be deleted or anonymized.
  • Public content may be removed or anonymized.
  • Some information may be retained if required for legal, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or security purposes.
  • Backup copies may remain for a limited period before being securely deleted.

7. User Controls

Depending on the app features available, you may be able to:

  • Edit your profile information.
  • Change account settings.
  • Delete posts or content.
  • Control notification permissions.
  • Manage media permissions from your device settings.
  • Request account deletion.
  • Contact support for data access or correction requests.

8. Children’s Privacy

Fanhut is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to Fanhut, please contact us at:fanhutteam@gmail.com

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. By using Fanhut, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in locations where privacy laws may differ from your country or region.

11. Third Party Links and Services

Fanhut may contain links to third party websites, services, or content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of third party services.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before using them.

12. Advertising and Analytics

Fanhut may use analytics tools to understand app usage, improve performance, and fix issues.

If advertising features are added, we may use advertising partners to display ads. Where required, we will request permission before using data for tracking or personalized advertising.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we update it, we will change the effective date above.

If changes are significant, we may notify users through the app, email, or other appropriate methods.

Your continued use of Fanhut after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Fanhut Support

Email: fanhutteam@gmail.com