Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Smarter Surfing. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our platform and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following data:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture (via Google OAuth)
• Video Content: Surf videos you upload for analysis
• Analysis Data: AI-generated scores, feedback, and coach annotations
• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform
• Coach-Student Relationships: Connections between coaches and students

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide AI-powered surf analysis and scoring
• Enable coach-student interactions and feedback
• Improve our machine learning models and services
• Send notifications about coach approvals and analysis updates
• Maintain platform security and prevent abuse

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data in the following circumstances:

• With Your Coach: If you request a coach, they can see videos they upload for you and analyses they create
• Service Providers: AWS (SageMaker for AI analysis), Supabase (database and storage), OpenAI (feedback generation)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Videos are stored in Supabase Cloud Storage with secure access controls
• Database is protected with Row Level Security (RLS) policies
• All connections use HTTPS encryption
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@smarter-surfing.ai

7. Video Content Privacy

Your uploaded videos are private by default. Only you can see videos you upload for AI analysis. If you request a coach, that coach can upload videos for you and create analyses, which you can both view. Your private videos and AI analyses remain visible only to you unless you explicitly share them.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication (NextAuth.js session cookies). We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics at this time.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: