Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 27, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo, home area, skill level, and playing preferences you provide during registration.

Usage Data: Game participation, group memberships, tournament results, and in-app activity to provide personalized features.

Location Data: With your permission, approximate location to find nearby games and players. Location is never shared with other users without your consent.

Device Information: Device token for push notifications, device type, and operating system version.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the App's features
• To match you with relevant games, groups, and players
• To send push notifications about games, invitations, and updates
• To display leaderboards and statistics
• To provide AI-powered suggestions and insights

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your profile information (name, skill level, stats) is visible to other authenticated users within the App. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Supabase (database and authentication), Apple (push notifications), Google (AI features)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase with row-level security policies. Authentication is handled through Supabase Auth with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information.

5. Your Rights

You can:

• View and edit your profile information at any time
• Block other users
• Control push notification preferences
• Delete your account and all associated data through the App settings

6. Push Notifications

With your permission, we send notifications for game invitations, reminders, tournament updates, and social activity. You can manage notification preferences in the App settings or disable them in your device settings.

7. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with:

• Open-Meteo: Weather data for game planning (no personal data shared)
• Google Gemini: AI-powered features (anonymized gameplay data only)
• Apple Sign-In: Optional authentication method

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@paddlecircle.app.