This Privacy Policy explains how ATHLNK ("ATHLNK", "we," "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information from athletes, guardians, businesses, and organizations. ATHLNK includes features that support athletes of all ages, including minors, and incorporates AI-based analytics, scoring, and automated communication.
2.1 Personal Information
- •Name, age, gender (optional)
- •Email, phone number, contact details
- •Profile information, bio, athletic history
- •Business or organizational affiliation
- •Guardian/parent information for minors
2.2 Athlete Performance and Media Data
- •Stats, videos, photos, highlights
- •AI-generated scores and analyses
2.3 Technical and Usage Data
- •IP address, device ID, browser type
- •Log data, in-app behaviors, feature usage
- •Communication metadata
2.4 School or Organization Data (FERPA-related)
If a school or coach uploads or manages a minor's information, it may be considered educational data protected under FERPA.
2.5 Optional Information
- •Endorsements, achievements, NIL-related details
- •Uploaded documents, links, or external profiles
We use personal data to:
- •Operate the ATHLNK platform
- •Generate AI scores and athlete analytics
- •Enable communication between athletes and businesses
- •Support discovery, recruiting, sponsorships, and NIL opportunities
- •Personalize user experience and recommendations
- •Prevent fraud and enhance safety
- •Comply with laws, including COPPA, FERPA, NCAA, and NIL regulations
Where applicable (e.g., GDPR regions), ATHLNK processes data under:
- •Consent
- •Contract necessity
- •Legitimate interests
- •Legal obligations
ATHLNK may share information with:
5.1 Businesses and Recruiters
Athlete profiles, media, and stats may be viewable by verified businesses, sponsors, recruiters, brands, and organizations.
5.2 Schools and Guardians (FERPA & COPPA)
- •Guardians may access and manage minors' accounts.
- •Schools may access student-athlete data they upload.
5.3 Service Providers
For hosting, analytics, AI systems, communication tools, and cloud storage.
5.4 Legal Authorities
Only when required by law.
ATHLNK does not sell personal information.
ATHLNK uses AI and automated systems to:
- •Generate estimated performance scores
- •Analyze uploaded videos and statistics
- •Support automated or suggested communication responses
AI-related rights (where applicable):
- •Request explanations of AI score logic
- •Request deletion of AI-generated data
- •Opt out of certain automated processing (where allowed by law)
AI outputs are not guaranteed to be accurate or professional evaluations.
7.1 COPPA Compliance
For U.S. children under 13:
- •ATHLNK collects data only with parental/guardian consent.
- •Parents may review, delete, or modify their child's data.
- •ATHLNK limits communication involving minors.
7.2 FERPA Compliance
For school-managed accounts:
- •Student data is handled according to FERPA requirements.
- •Schools are responsible for ensuring lawful sharing of student data.
- •Parents and eligible students may request access or deletion via their schools.
7.3 NCAA Compliance
ATHLNK does not monitor or enforce NCAA recruiting rules.
Athletes and businesses are individually responsible for:
- •Complying with all recruiting regulations
- •Maintaining amateurism status
- •Avoiding prohibited recruiting conduct
7.4 NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)
- •Athletes retain rights to their own NIL.
- •ATHLNK does not negotiate deals.
- •NIL communications must follow state laws, organizational policies, and NCAA rules when applicable.
ATHLNK operates globally and may transfer data to other regions. Safeguards are used as required by law.
ATHLNK retains data only as long as necessary for:
- •Operation of the platform
- •Legal compliance
- •Safety monitoring
Users may request deletion of their data or accounts.
Depending on your location, you may:
- •Access personal information
- •Correct inaccurate data
- •Request deletion
- •Request data portability
- •Withdraw consent
- •Opt out of certain processing
Guardians may exercise these rights on behalf of minors.
ATHLNK implements:
- •Enhanced protections for minors
- •Guardian controls
- •Communication restrictions
- •Safety monitoring and content scanning
ATHLNK does not knowingly allow improper adult-to-minor contact.
ATHLNK uses encryption, access controls, monitoring systems, and authentication safeguards. No system is fully secure, and users accept the risks inherent in online platforms.
We may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
For privacy requests or questions:
info@athlnk.com