Privacy Policy for Pickleball Journal

This Privacy Policy describes how Pickleball Journal ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application ("Pickleball Journal" or the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: We collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our App. This may include information such as the features you use, time spent on the App, and other diagnostic data.
• In-App Purchase Information: When you make in-app purchases, we receive information related to those transactions through the Apple App Store. This information is processed by Apple, and we only receive information necessary to validate and fulfill your purchases.
• Health Data: With your explicit permission, we access certain health and fitness data from Apple HealthKit to enhance your pickleball journal experience. This includes:
  • Active Energy (calories burned)
  • Heart Rate data
  • Walking + Running Distance
  • Workouts
  This data is used solely to associate your workout information with your pickleball journal entries and provide you with comprehensive insights about your pickleball activities.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App
• Process and manage your in-app purchases
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Enhance the user experience
• Fix bugs and troubleshoot technical issues
• Associate your workout data (active energy, heart rate, distance, and workouts) with your pickleball journal entries to provide comprehensive activity tracking

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services in our App:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. Google Analytics may collect information such as the features you use and how you interact with the App. For more information about how Google Analytics processes data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple App Store: In-app purchases in our App are processed through Apple's App Store. Apple processes payment information according to their privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/
• Apple HealthKit: With your permission, we integrate with Apple HealthKit to read your health and fitness data. HealthKit data is stored on your device and is only accessed when you explicitly grant permission. We do not share your HealthKit data with any third parties. For more information about HealthKit privacy, please visit: https://www.apple.com/ios/health/
• RevenueCat: We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions and purchases. RevenueCat processes purchase information to validate and manage your subscription status. They collect device identifiers and purchase receipts for this purpose. For more information about RevenueCat's privacy practices, please visit: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Children's Privacy

Our App may be used by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. We only collect non-personal, anonymous usage data through Google Analytics, which helps us improve our App functionality.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share or sell your personal information with third parties. The anonymous usage data collected through Google Analytics is used solely for improving our App and is not shared with any unaffiliated third parties.

HealthKit Data

Your health data privacy is extremely important to us. When you grant Pickleball Journal access to HealthKit data:

• The data is used exclusively within the app to enhance your pickleball tracking experience
• We do not store your HealthKit data on external servers
• We do not share, sell, or transmit your HealthKit data to any third parties
• You can revoke HealthKit access at any time through your device's Settings app
• Deleting the Pickleball Journal app will remove all locally stored health data associations

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data we collect. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy 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 "Effective Date" at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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

support@pickleballjournal.com

Last updated: May 14, 2025