Privacy Policy

Photo Library Access

Step Ahead AI requests access to your photo library so you can select and upload sports game film for AI analysis and scouting reports. When you choose to upload a video, the app reads the selected video file from your photo library and transmits it to our servers for processing. We only access your photo library when you actively select a video to upload — we do not browse, scan, or store photos from your library that you do not choose to upload.

For example, when you tap "Upload Film" and pick a game recording from your camera roll, that video is the only file accessed and sent for analysis. You can deny photo library access at any time from your device settings; doing so will prevent you from uploading film but will not affect other app features.

Camera & Microphone

Step Ahead AI does not access, request, or use your device camera or microphone.The app does not take photos, record video, capture live footage, or record audio at any point — not during upload, analysis, playback, or any other feature. These permissions are not declared in the app and are not requested by the operating system when you install or use Step Ahead AI.

Camera

The app never opens your camera, captures still images, or initiates live video recording. There is no in-app camera button, live capture mode, or recording feature. When you want to add game film, the app presents your device's standard file picker, which lets you select an existing video that you previously saved to your photo library or files. You can also paste a video link (such as YouTube, Google Drive, or Hudl) instead of selecting a file. No camera access is required or performed in either case.

Microphone

The app never records, listens to, or captures audio from your device's microphone. There is no voice recording, dictation, live audio capture, or audio streaming feature anywhere in the app. When you upload a video that contains an audio track, the audio is not captured by the app — the file is simply read from storage and transmitted to our servers for AI video analysis only. The microphone permission is not requested by the app under any circumstance.

Summary

In summary: no camera access, no microphone access, no photo capture, no video recording, and no audio recording. All content in the app is provided by you through a standard file selection picker or by pasting a link. These device permissions are not present in the app's permission manifest and will not be prompted when you use any feature.

Data We Collect

• Account information: Your name and email address, used to identify your account and send service-related notifications (such as analysis-ready alerts and weekly digests).
• Uploaded content: Video files and video links you upload, along with details you provide such as game title, sport, teams, and tactical notes.
• Generated analyses: AI-generated scouting reports, player intelligence profiles, and tactical insights derived from your uploaded film.
• Usage data: Feature interactions and page visits within the app, used to improve the product. This does not include precise location, contacts, or browsing history.

How We Use Your Data

• To process uploaded film and generate AI-powered analysis and scouting reports (only after you grant consent as described above).
• To build and maintain your library of games, players, and intelligence profiles.
• To send you email notifications when analyses are ready and weekly scouting digests.
• To improve our features and overall product experience.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on our cloud infrastructure and is associated with your account. Only you and any administrators you designate can access your uploaded film and generated reports. We use industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. Uploaded video files are processed to generate analysis and may be retained so you can revisit your reports; you can delete your data at any time from within the app's account settings.

Third-Party AI Services

Step Ahead AI sends your game data to third-party AI service providers to generate scouting reports, tactical analysis, player intelligence profiles, and practice plans. Before your first AI-powered analysis, the app presents a consent screen identifying the providers, the data sent, and the purpose. You must explicitly grant consent before any AI processing occurs, and you can revoke consent at anytime from the app sidebar (tap "AI Engine Active — Manage").

AI Service Providers

Step Ahead AI sends your data to the following providers:

• Anthropic, PBC (through its Claude AI service): Used for video frame analysis, player detection (bounding-box identification), and scouting intelligence brief generation. Per Anthropic's API terms, your data is not used to train Anthropic's models. Anthropic may retain API data for a limited period (up to 30 days) for trust and safety purposes. See Anthropic's Consumer Terms and Acceptable Use Policy for details.
• Google LLC (through its Gemini AI service): Used for full scout reports, formation analysis, player/team breakdowns, and internet-assisted research. Per Google's Generative AI terms, your data is not used to train Google's models. Google may retain data for a limited period for abuse detection. See Google Generative AI Terms and Google Prohibited Use Policy for details.

Data Sent to AI Services

When you trigger an AI analysis, the following data may be transmitted to the applicable AI provider:

• Video frames: Extracted still images (JPEG) from your uploaded game video, captured at key moments throughout the game.
• Game details: Game title, sport type, home team name, away team name, and any tactical notes you entered.
• Player information: Player names, jersey numbers, positions, age, height, weight, and any stats or box score data you manually enter.
• Team information: Team names and any team-level stats you provide.
• Analysis prompts: Your questions, scene descriptions, and conversational messages sent to the AI Scout chat.
• Previous analysis context (AI Memory): Summaries of your prior analyses, identified strengths, weaknesses, tendencies, and intelligence profiles — used to identify trends across multiple games.
• Account identifier: Used to associate analyses with your account.

Model Training & Retention

Per both Anthropic's and Google's API terms, your data sent through Step Ahead AI is not used to train their AI models. Your data is processed only to generate your requested analysis and is subject to the providers' short-term retention policies for trust and safety. Anthropic, PBC and Google LLC are required to provide equal or equivalent protection of your data. For full details on how each provider handles your data, review the provider policies linked above.

Base44 Platform Security

Step Ahead AI is built on the Base44 platform, which is SOC 2 Type II certified, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant with a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available at base44.com/dpa. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest.

Your Consent Choices

• Grant consent: The app will prompt you before your first AI analysis. You must tap "Allow AI Analysis" to enable AI features.
• Revoke consent: Tap "AI Engine Active — Manage" in the app sidebar at anytime to revoke consent. All AI features will be immediately blocked until you re-enable.
• What happens when consent is denied: No data is sent to any AI provider. The app's non-AI features (browsing your film library, managing your roster) remain available.

Your Rights & Choices

• Access & export: You can view your data within the app at any time.
• Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data from the app's account settings (sidebar → trash icon). This permanently removes your uploaded film, analyses, and intelligence profiles. To request deletion, tap the trash icon next to your account in the sidebar and confirm. You may also request deletion by contacting Base44 support.
• Device permissions: You can manage or revoke photo library access from your device settings at any time.
• AI consent: You can grant or revoke consent for AI data processing at anytime from the app sidebar (tap "AI Engine Active — Manage"). Revoking consent immediately blocks all data transmission to AI providers.
• Email notifications: You can opt out of weekly digest emails by following the unsubscribe instructions within those emails.

Children's Privacy

Step Ahead AI is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact Base44 support through the app's help resources.