Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Introduction
Nine98, Inc. ("Nine98," "we," "us," or "our") operates the Nine98 mobile application and website (the "Service"), a platform for organizing and participating in football/soccer matches, finding local players and pitches, and tracking your performance on the field. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information.
By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you must not access or use our Service. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will mean you accept those changes. Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Account Information:
Username, email address, date of birth
Location information (city, state/province, country)
Player profile information (photo, biography, preferred positions)
Authentication credentials
Football/Soccer Activity Information:
Matches created and joined
Match details (such as date, time, pitch location, format - 5v5, 7v7, 11v11)
Player performance data and match statistics
Positions played (goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, forward)
Goals, assists, saves, clean sheets
Win/loss/draw records
Player ratings and fitness levels
Jersey collection and virtual swap participation
Social Information:
Follow relationships with other players
Match invitations sent and received
Player connections and team formations
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Service, we automatically collect:
Device information (type, operating system, identifiers)
Usage information (features used, pages viewed)
Technical information (IP address, browser type)
Log data (errors, system activity, timestamps)
Location Information
We collect location data when you:
Create or join matches at specific pitches
Search for nearby games or playing fields
Look for players in your area
Share location for match organization
You can control location permissions through your device settings.
2. Age Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old to use Nine98.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that account and associated data.
Users aged 13-17 must have parental permission to use the Service and may have restricted features. Some jurisdictions may have different age requirements. You are responsible for complying with your local laws.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and operate the Service
Enable match organization and help you find games
Connect you with other players in your area
Track and display match statistics and player ratings
Send match invitations and game reminders
Communicate with you about the Service
Improve and develop features
Ensure safety and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the EU/UK, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Performance of Contract: Processing necessary to provide the Service (account creation, match organization, player connections)
Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent (marketing communications, sharing performance ratings)
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for legitimate interests (fraud prevention, Service improvement, maintaining match integrity)
Legal Obligations: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements
Where we rely on legitimate interests, you have the right to object to such processing.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only:
With Other Users
Based on your privacy settings, other users may see your player profile, matches you've organized or joined, performance statistics, and player ratings.
With Service Providers
We use third parties to help operate our Service (cloud hosting, analytics, email services, payment processing when applicable).
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose information to comply with laws, protect safety, prevent fraud, or defend legal rights.
Business Transfers
If Nine98 is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
6. Data Retention
We retain information as long as it is necessary to provide the Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, subject to our legal obligations to further retain such information. In determining retention periods, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the purposes for which we process it, whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and applicable legal requirements.
When you delete your account:
Personal information is removed from our systems
Your username is removed from match history
Anonymized match statistics may be retained
Some information may be retained as required by law
Following deletion of your account, it may take up to 90 days to fully delete your personal information from our systems and backups. Additionally, we may retain information to comply with law, prevent fraud, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, enforce our Terms of Service, and take other actions permitted by law. Information that has been aggregated or de-identified so it can no longer identify you may be retained indefinitely.
7. Your Privacy Controls and Rights
You can:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account
Export your data
Control your privacy settings
Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, use the app settings or contact support@nine98.io.
8. Account Deletion
When you delete your account:
Personal information is removed from our systems
Your username is removed from match history
Anonymized match statistics may be retained
Some information may be retained as required by law
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Authentication and security
Preferences and settings
Analytics and performance
Feature functionality
You can manage cookies through your browser and device settings.
10. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
11. Meeting Other Players - Safety
When meeting players in person for matches:
Always meet at established, public pitches or playing fields
Inform someone of your match plans and location
Verify player identities before matches
Trust your instincts if something feels uncomfortable
Never share financial information outside the app
Nine98 is not responsible for offline interactions between players.
12. International Data Transfers
Nine98 is based in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States and choose to use the Services or provide information to us, you acknowledge and understand that your information will be transferred, processed and stored in the United States. Privacy laws in the United States may not be as protective as those in your jurisdiction.
Whenever we transfer personal information internationally, we use appropriate legal mechanisms to ensure data transfers comply with applicable law:
For EU/EEA Users: We rely on the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers of personal data from the EU/EEA to the United States.
For UK Users: We use the UK's International Data Transfer Agreement in conjunction with the Standard Contractual Clauses.
For Other Countries: We comply with applicable local laws regarding cross-border data transfers and implement appropriate safeguards where required.
You consent to the transfer of your information to the United States by using our Services. If you do not consent to such transfer, you should not use our Services.
13. Regional Privacy Rights
European Union/UK Users (GDPR)
You have rights to:
Access, rectify, and erase your data
Restrict processing and data portability
Object to processing
Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
California Users (CCPA)
California residents have rights to:
Know what personal information we collect
Delete personal information
Opt-out of "sales" (we don't sell your personal data)
Non-discrimination for exercising rights
We respond to requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
14. Marketing and Communications
We may send:
Service-related emails (required)
Marketing emails (with consent)
Push notifications (with permission)
You can change your preferences in your settings or use unsubscribe links.
15. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delaware for such purposes.
For EU/UK users: This choice of law does not deprive you of protections under mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, you should discontinue use of the Service and delete your account.
18. Severability
If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Privacy Policy shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
19. Contact Information
For privacy questions or requests:
Email: support@nine98.io
Mail:
Nine98, Inc.
2222 NW Hoyt St.
Portland, OR 97210
United States
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Version: 2.0