At Evolv Sports Global (Pty) Ltd (“ESG“, “we”, “our”) Company Reg No: 2024/535716/07, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all our users — including athletes, brands, agencies, and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the data you provide when using our platform.

Registered Address: Cape Town, South Africa
Contact Number: +27 21 685 0285

We collect personal data in order to:

• Create and manage user profiles (athlete and brand)
• Provide platform functionality and opportunity matching
• Understand user needs and improve support
• Ensure compliance, safety, and reporting where necessary

Depending on your role and interaction with ESG, we may collect:

Basic Information (Public):
Name, sport, company name, team, photos, profile descriptions, achievements

Contact and Identity Details (Internal):
Email address, phone number, identification or business registration (if required)

Sensitive Information (Optional and Internal):
Race, gender identity, religion, or medical/injury history (collected only with consent)

Professional or Brand Details:
Education, representation, employer or agency affiliation, brand partnerships, availability, or areas of interest

Technical Information:
Device type, IP address, browser type, usage patterns.

Sensitive information is only collected with your explicit consent. You always have the right to:

• Choose what you share
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data

For data access or changes, contact us at: connect@evolvsportsglobal.com.

Your data may be used to:

• Create and display your profile (athlete or brand)
• Facilitate introductions or match opportunities
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Generate internal analytics or inclusion reporting
• Send updates, offers, or support messages (optional)

We do not sell personal data. If your information is shared with another user (e.g. athlete or brand), it is done with your knowledge or direct participation.

ESG complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa, and we align with principles under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other global frameworks. Your data is handled securely and only retained as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

Your information is stored on secure servers and protected using encryption, authentication, and access control. Only authorised ESG personnel or trusted service providers may access your personal data when needed to provide platform services.

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections or updates
• Object to specific processing
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Lodge a complaint with the appropriate authority

In South Africa, you may contact the Information Regulator: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/

We may use cookies or similar tools to:

• Improve platform performance
• Understand user activity
• Remember login settings or preferences

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

We keep your information only as long as necessary to support your use of the platform, meet legal obligations, or until you request deletion.

We may update this policy from time to time. If we do, we will notify you by email or via in-platform message. Continued use of ESG after updates confirms your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy or data:

Evolv Sports Global (Pty) Ltd (Company Reg No: 2024/535716/07)
Cape Town, South Africa
+27 21 685 0285
connect@evolvsportsglobal.com