Privacy Policy for Pickleball Smash
At Pickleball Smash, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use the Pickleball Smash mobile application (“App”). By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address. This is the only personal information we require to provide you access to the App.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you use the App, such as the time and duration of your sessions, game scores, and interactions with other users. This data is collected to improve the user experience and functionality of the App.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the App, such as your device type, operating system, and IP address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account.
- To provide and improve the App’s features and services.
- To communicate with you regarding App updates, features, or changes.
- To monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance the user experience.
- To ensure the security and proper functioning of the App.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the App or providing services to you, such as data hosting and customer support.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
4. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Your data is stored securely on servers located in the United States. While we take necessary precautions, no security measures are 100% foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you request to delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our active databases, though we may retain some information for legal or administrative purposes.
6. Children’s Privacy
Pickleball Smash is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at [support email].
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the App or on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at [support email].