PickleBuddy Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SocialSportyApps ("SocialSportyApps," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use PickleBuddy (the "App") and related websites and services (together, the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

Account information: display name, username, email address, mobile phone number, and password.
Profile information: optional bio, profile photo, skill level, play style, and DUPR rating.
Content you create: check-ins, court reviews, busyness reports, and chat messages.

Information collected automatically

Location data: with your permission, your device location to show nearby courts and place you on the map.
Usage and device data: app interactions, device type, operating system, and similar technical information.

2. How we use your information

Provide, operate, and improve the Services, including the live map, check-ins, and chat.
Create and secure your account and verify your identity at login.
Send you account-related text messages, including one-time verification codes and friend-request notifications (see our SMS Terms).
Personalize your experience and surface relevant courts and players.
Maintain safety, prevent fraud and abuse, and comply with legal obligations.

3. SMS / text messaging

If you opt in, we send transactional text messages to the mobile number on your account — specifically, one-time login verification codes and friend-request alerts. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP, or get help by replying HELP. See our SMS Terms for full details.

Your mobile information stays private. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors who support our Services (such as our SMS provider) is permitted solely to deliver the messaging service. All other categories exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent — this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as described here:

With other users: your public profile, check-ins, reviews, and approximate location are visible to others as part of the social features you choose to use.
Service providers: vendors who process data on our behalf to run the Services, such as cloud hosting (Amazon Web Services) and SMS delivery (our messaging provider). They may use the data only to perform services for us.
Legal and safety: when required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, the public, or SocialSportyApps.
Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy.

5. Location data

Location is used to power core map and check-in features. You control location permission through your device settings and can disable it at any time, though some features may not work without it.

6. Data retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Your choices and rights

Opt out of text messages by replying STOP; manage other notifications in the App.
Access, update, or correct your profile information in the App.
Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

9. Children's privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here and revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes may be communicated through the App.

11. Contact us

Questions about this Policy or your data? Email privacy@socialsportyapps.com.