Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 18, 2025

1. Introduction

YourNextPlay ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our college soccer recruitment platform.

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

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address, password)
  • Player profile information (graduation year, position, club team, league)
  • Academic information (high school, GPA, intended major)
  • Contact information (email, city, state)
  • Social media links (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook)
  • Coach reference information (coach names and emails)

2.2 Information from Google Services

If you choose to sign in with Google or connect your Gmail account:

  • Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture)
  • Gmail send capability (only when you explicitly connect Gmail)

Important: We only request the "gmail.send" permission, which allows you to send emails to college coaches through our platform. We do not read, access, or store any of your existing emails.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address
  • Usage data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your player profile
  • Match you with suitable college soccer programs
  • Enable you to send emails to college coaches
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our services
  • Communicate with you about your account

4. Gmail API Usage & Limited Use Disclosure

Google API Services User Data Policy Compliance

YourNextPlay's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

For detailed information about how we use Gmail integration, please see our Gmail Usage Policy.

Our Gmail integration is limited to:

  • Sending emails on your behalf only when you explicitly click "Send" to contact a college coach
  • We request only the gmail.send permission — we cannot read, scan, or access any of your existing emails
  • We do not use Gmail data for advertising, marketing, or any purpose other than sending your requested emails
  • We do not share, sell, or transfer Gmail data to any third parties
  • All Gmail authentication tokens are encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption
  • You can disconnect Gmail and revoke access at any time from your Settings page

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in these cases:

  • When you send emails to coaches (your profile information is shared with the recipient)
  • With service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, email delivery)
  • If required by law or to protect our legal rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of sensitive data, secure HTTPS connections, and regular security audits.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Disconnect your Gmail account at any time
  • Revoke Google permissions through your Google Account settings

9. Age Requirements

YourNextPlay is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use this service. If you are between 13 and 18, you should have parental or guardian consent to use this service.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@yournextplay.ai