Privacy Policy for MyTribe

 

Last updated: Monday 24th of November 2025

 

MyTribe (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a mobile and web platform designed to help connect others to play sports with. We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

 

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

 

1.1 Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile information (bio, age range, interests, sport preferences)
  • Location data (when you choose to share it for match-finding)
  • Messages or interactions with other users
  • Photos or images you upload to your profile

 

1.2 Information collected automatically

  • Device information (model, OS)
  • IP address
  • App usage statistics
  • Login events

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your MyTribe account
  • Show you other users in your area
  • Enable messaging and match-finding
  • Improve app functionality and user experience
  • Monitor for safety, abuse or misuse of the platform
  • Comply with legal obligations

 

We do not sell your data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

 

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Contract — to provide our service
  • Consent — for optional features like location sharing
  • Legitimate interests — e.g., app security and analytics
  • Legal obligation — when required by law

4. Sharing Your Information

 

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, cloud storage)
  • Law enforcement (only when required by law)

 

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. Data Storage & Security

 

Your data is stored securely using encryption and safeguarded by industry-standard security measures.

We retain your data only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service or comply with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct or update your information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)

 

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

team@mytribeapp.co.uk

7. Data Deletion

 

You may request full deletion of your account and all associated personal data by emailing:

 

team@mytribeapp.co.uk

8. Children

 

MyTribe is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

 

MyTribe App Ltd

Email: team@mytribeapp.co.uk

United Kingdom

10. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this page from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent version.