Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Welcome to Lightning Tennis. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture
• Authentication Data: Information from Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In
• Profile Information: Tennis skill level, preferred playing times, bio

1.2 Device Permissions

Our app may request access to:

• Camera: To take profile pictures and match photos
• Photo Library: To select existing photos for your profile or match records
• Location: To find nearby tennis players and courts, and to show relevant local events

1.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Match history and statistics
• Club memberships and event participation
• App usage patterns and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Connect you with other tennis players in your area
• Calculate and display ELO rankings
• Facilitate club management and event organization
• Provide personalized recommendations
• Send notifications about matches, events, and club activities
• Improve our services and user experience

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Your profile information (name, skill level, statistics) is visible to other Lightning Tennis users
• Club Members: Club-related information is shared with other members of clubs you join
• Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and storage services
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Firebase Firestore: For user data, match records, and club information
• Firebase Storage: For profile pictures and media
• Firebase Authentication: For secure login management

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Update: Modify your profile information at any time
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Disable push notifications through your device settings

6. Children's Privacy

Lightning Tennis is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

7. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database, storage, and analytics
• Google Sign-In: Authentication service
• Apple Sign-In: Authentication service (iOS only)
• Google Places API: Location search and court information
• Google Gemini AI: AI-powered tennis assistant chatbot

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

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