Privacy Policy | Method Channel

1. Who We Are

Method Channel is a platform for athletes and members to access and share content. References to "we", "us" or "our" in this Privacy Policy mean the company operating Method Channel.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide to us

Account details (such as name, email address, and password).
Profile information (such as avatar, bio, or links you choose to share).
Payment-related information (handled by our payment providers).
Content you upload, post, or otherwise provide on the platform.

2.2 Information we collect automatically

Device and usage data, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed.
Log data, including access times, session durations, and interactions with features.

2.3 Information from third parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services you connect to Method Channel (for example, when you sign in using an external provider or complete a payment using a payment service).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
Create and manage your account.
Process payments, subscriptions, and transactions.
Communicate with you about your account, updates, and support.
Protect the security and integrity of the Service and prevent fraud or abuse.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service and policies.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable)

Depending on your location, we may process your personal information based on:

Your consent (for example, certain marketing communications).
Performance of a contract (providing the Service to you).
Compliance with legal obligations.
Our legitimate interests (such as improving the Service and preventing abuse).

5. How We Share Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers that help us operate the platform (for example, hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery).
Athletes or organizations you interact with on Method Channel, where required to deliver the Service.
Authorities or others when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The exact retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the purposes for which we process it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Requesting deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
Objecting to or restricting certain types of processing.
Requesting a copy of your data in a portable format.

You can exercise some of these rights through your account settings, or by contacting us using the details on our website.

8. Security

We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than the one in which you reside. Where required, we implement safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Method Channel is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable notice (for example, by posting an update on the site or notifying you by email). Your continued use of the Service after the changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details provided on our website or via your Method Channel account.