Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pickleball Hub ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using Pickleball Hub, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Profile Information: Name, skill level, and optional photo
• Match Data: Match results, scores, and playing statistics
• Tournament Information: Tournament details you create or participate in
• Court Information: Names and locations of courts you add
• Preferences: Weather preferences, notification settings, and play day schedules

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, buttons tapped, and navigation patterns (via analytics)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
• Weather Data: Weather conditions fetched for your saved court locations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Pickleball Hub service
• Track your matches and calculate statistics
• Manage tournaments and player rankings
• Send weather notifications for your preferred play days
• Sync your data across devices via iCloud
• Improve our app based on usage patterns
• Provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored locally on your device and synced via iCloud when enabled. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Local Storage: Data is stored securely on your device using iOS security features
• iCloud Sync: When enabled, data is encrypted and synced through Apple's iCloud service
• No Server Storage: We do not store your personal data on our servers
• Analytics: Anonymous usage data is collected through Mixpanel with privacy protections

5. Third-Party Services

Pickleball Hub integrates with the following third-party services:

• Apple WeatherKit: For weather data (location data is not shared with us)
• Apple iCloud: For data synchronization across your devices
• RevenueCat: For subscription management (no personal data shared)
• Mixpanel: For anonymous usage analytics

Each service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View all data stored within the app
• Export: Export your data at any time
• Delete: Delete your data by removing the app or clearing data in settings
• Opt-out: Disable analytics in app settings
• Control Sync: Enable or disable iCloud sync

7. Location Data

Pickleball Hub uses location data solely for weather services:

• Court locations are manually entered by you
• Location coordinates are used only to fetch weather data
• We do not track your personal location
• Location data is not shared with third parties beyond weather services

8. Children's Privacy

Pickleball Hub is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: