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Privacy Policy

Version 1 · effective from November 10, 2026

1. Who processes your data

The data controller is Black Lions Sports Group, Cocody, Palmeraie Belle-Côte, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (the "Publisher"), which publishes the SCOUTEZ platform (scoutez.org).

For any question or request about your data: contact@bls.ci.

This policy is in force from November 10, 2026. It applies in accordance with Law No. 2013-450 of 19 June 2013 on the protection of personal data and, for people located in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data we collect

Depending on your profile and how you use the platform, we process:

  • account data: last name, first name, email address, phone number, date of birth, country, language, password (stored only in encrypted form);
  • sports profile data: position, club, category, height, weight, strong foot, career, statistics, matches and sports tracking;
  • media: photos and videos you publish;
  • supporting documents provided for the verification of clubs, academies and agents;
  • exchanges: messages, contact requests, proposals and reports;
  • minors' data and the consent of their legal guardian (identity and email address of the parent, proof of consent);
  • technical data: IP address, browser type, connection and security logs (failed login attempts, lockouts).

We do not collect any banking data at this time. We use no third-party advertising or audience measurement tools.

3. Why we use it

  • to create and manage your account, and let you sign in;
  • to show your profile to other users, according to your account's visibility settings;
  • to connect players, clubs, academies, agents, recruiters and coaches;
  • to verify professional accounts and protect minors;
  • to send you the emails the service requires (address verification, password reset, notifications);
  • to moderate content and handle reports;
  • to keep the platform secure and prevent fraud;
  • to meet our legal obligations.

This processing is based on the performance of the Terms you accept, on consent (in particular the legal guardian's consent for a minor), on our legal obligations and on our legitimate interest in securing the platform.

4. Who can see your data

Other users see the profile information you make public. Your email address, phone number and supporting documents are never displayed publicly.

The SCOUTEZ team accesses the data needed for account verification, moderation and support. Every administrative access is logged.

Our service providers, who only use your data on our behalf:

  • Contabo GmbH (Germany): server hosting;
  • Brevo, Sendinblue SAS (France): sending emails.

Your data is never sold. It may be disclosed to the authorities where the law requires it.

5. Transfers outside your country

The platform is hosted in Germany and emails are sent from France. If you live in another country, your data is therefore transferred there. These providers are subject to the GDPR, which requires a high level of protection.

6. Retention periods

  • account: as long as the account exists; an account inactive for 5 years may be deleted;
  • requested deletion: 30-day cancellation period, then deletion or anonymisation;
  • messages: 24 months;
  • verification documents: 12 months;
  • profile views, contact requests and notifications: 12 months;
  • player import files: 30 days;
  • technical logs: 30 days;
  • export of your data: available for 7 days;
  • proof of parental consent, administration log and reports: 5 years, so that we can demonstrate compliance with our obligations;
  • location data of scouting events: 3 years;
  • minor player registered by a club or academy whose account was never activated: data anonymised after 90 days.

7. Minors

A minor may only use SCOUTEZ with the consent of their legal guardian, collected through a link sent to the parent and valid for 7 days. The legal guardian may exercise the minor's rights described below and withdraw consent at any time at contact@bls.ci.

Exchanges between a minor and an agent require the prior consent of the legal guardian.

8. Your rights

At any time, you may:

  • access your data and obtain a copy of it, on simple request;
  • correct your information from your profile;
  • delete your account from your settings;
  • object to processing or request its restriction;
  • withdraw your consent where processing is based on it.

For any request: contact@bls.ci. We reply within one month. If you believe your rights are not respected, you may contact the ARTCI (Telecommunications/ICT Regulatory Authority of Côte d'Ivoire) or, in the European Union, the data protection authority of your country.

9. Security

Exchanges with the website are encrypted (HTTPS). Passwords are stored in encrypted form. Uploaded files are scanned by an antivirus. Administrative access is restricted to a private network and protected by two-factor authentication. Repeated sign-in attempts are temporarily blocked.

10. Cookies

SCOUTEZ only uses cookies and local storage that are strictly necessary for it to work: keeping you signed in and your display theme. No advertising or audience measurement cookie is set, so no consent is requested.

11. Changes

This policy may change. Any significant change is notified to you on the platform.