Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

OpenField LLC (“OpenField,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects and protects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information in connection with your access and use of the OpenField platform and services, including our website, mobile applications, software, and communications (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using or accessing the Platform, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, you should not use the Platform.

1. Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Individual athletes, businesses, and sports organizations using the Platform;
• Any user interacting with the OpenField ecosystem;
• All data collected directly and indirectly via the Platform, subject to applicable laws.

This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked through our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect the following personal information when you create an account, use services, or otherwise interact with the Platform:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, phone number;
• Profile Information: Photos, bios, sport, school/program affiliation, statistics, video links;
• Business/Program Information: Organization name, representative contact, partnership preferences;
• Communications: Messages exchanged through the Platform;
• Support Requests or Surveys: Any feedback, forms, or contact submissions;
• Payment Information: Processed via Stripe (see Section 2.3).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device Identifiers: IP address, device ID, browser type, operating system;
• Usage Data: Clicks, time on site, pages visited, actions taken, referring/exit URLs;
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 7.

2.3 Payment Information (via Stripe)

All financial transactions are securely handled by Stripe. We do not store or access your credit card numbers, CVV codes, or billing credentials. Stripe’s privacy policy is available at:

https://stripe.com/privacy

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 Account Creation and Management

• To register, authenticate, and administer your user account;

3.2 Service Delivery

• To enable athlete discovery, NIL deal matching, communication, and exposure opportunities;

3.3 Transaction Processing

• To facilitate subscription billing and payment processing through Stripe;

3.4 Platform Improvement

• To analyze usage data and improve features, performance, and user experience;

3.5 Communication

• To send administrative, legal, or operational notifications and updates;

3.6 Compliance and Enforcement

• To detect, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, violations of our Terms of Use, or applicable law;

3.7 Legal Obligations

• To comply with legal or regulatory requirements, including those related to NIL laws or tax reporting.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to any third party.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR and CCPA)

Where applicable, our legal basis for processing includes:

• Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions);
• Contractual necessity (e.g., creating an account, facilitating NIL deals);
• Legal obligations (e.g., data retention laws);
• Legitimate interests (e.g., platform analytics, user behavior insights).

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not share your personal data except in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 With Other Users

Your profile, public stats, highlights, and relevant data may be viewable to other users depending on your privacy settings.

5.2 With Service Providers

We may engage vetted third-party vendors (e.g., web hosting, analytics providers, security partners) under strict confidentiality and data processing agreements.

5.3 With Payment Processors

Payment transactions are processed by Stripe, which receives necessary data to complete transactions.

5.4 With Legal Authorities

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal process;
• Enforce our Terms;
• Prevent or investigate fraud, security, or technical issues;
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of OpenField, users, or the public.

5.5 In Corporate Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as:

• Your account is active;
• It is necessary for providing services and fulfilling the purposes described herein;
• Required by applicable law (e.g., tax regulations or NIL compliance).

We may anonymize and retain data for statistical or legal purposes after deactivation. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain session continuity;
• Analyze traffic and usage trends;
• Enhance Platform functionality.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may impact Platform performance. We do not use tracking cookies for third-party advertising.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., under CCPA or GDPR), you may have the following rights:

8.1 Right to Access

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

8.2 Right to Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

8.3 Right to Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

8.4 Right to Restrict or Object

You may request we restrict certain types of processing or object to specific uses of your data.

8.5 Right to Data Portability

You may request an export of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at:

Info@openfield.live

We may require identity verification before processing requests.

9. Children's Privacy

OpenField does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verified parental consent. If we discover such data has been collected without consent, we will delete it promptly.

Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to participate in NIL opportunities.

Additional age verification may be required for certain jurisdictions.

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption;
• Firewalls and intrusion detection systems;
• Access controls and multi-factor authentication.

No system is 100% secure. You use the Platform at your own risk.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access the Platform outside of the United States:

• You acknowledge that your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S.;
• You agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and U.S. laws, regardless of your location;
• Where applicable, OpenField complies with international transfer standards, including EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Platform may contain links to external websites and services. These are provided for your convenience only.

• OpenField is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party platforms;
• We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

13. Policy Updates and Changes

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.

• Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date;
• We may also notify you by email or Platform notification;
• Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

To submit privacy-related requests, questions, or complaints:

Email:

Info@openfield.live

15. Consent

By using the Platform, you:

• Affirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy;
• Consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein;
• Accept any supplemental terms that may apply to specific services.