Privacy Policy for Pickleball Passport

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pickleball Passport ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using Pickleball Passport, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

Premium Version Social Media Information:

Court Check-In Information:

Social Information:

Payment Information:

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Location Information:

Device Information:

Camera Access:

Usage Information:

Analytics Information:

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media (Premium Version Only):

Other Users:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core Service Functionality

3.2 Personalization

3.3 Communication

3.4 Analytics and Improvement

3.5 Advertising and Remarketing

3.6 Safety and Security

3.7 Legal Compliance

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to other users by default:

You can control the visibility of certain information through your privacy settings.

4.2 With Other Users

When you interact socially on the App:

4.3 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App:

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.4 With Business Partners

4.5 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

4.6 Business Transfers

If Pickleball Passport is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.

4.7 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4.8 What We Do NOT Do

5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your personal information at any time through:

5.2 Delete Your Account

You can delete your account at any time through:

When you delete your account:

5.3 Control Location Sharing

You can control location access through:

You can choose:

5.4 Control Camera Access

You can control camera access through:

5.5 Manage Communications

You can control notifications:

5.6 Privacy Settings

Control who can see your information:

5.7 Opt-Out of Remarketing

You can opt-out of remarketing advertisements:

5.8 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking:

5.9 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data:

5.10 Additional Rights for EU/UK Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights:

Contact us at pickleballpassport@email.com to exercise these rights.

5.11 Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us at pickleballpassport@email.com or call +1 (917) 740-1296.

We will verify your identity before processing requests. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and for legitimate business purposes:

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Security Measures:

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Pickleball Passport 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 under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at pickleballpassport@email.com or +1 (917) 740-1296. We will delete such information from our systems promptly.

Age Verification:

9. International Data Transfers

Pickleball Passport is based in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S. and other countries.

For EU/UK users, we use appropriate safeguards such as:

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Third-party services we integrate with:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our App.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: pickleballpassport@email.com
Phone: +1 (917) 740-1296
Mail:
Pickleball Passport, Inc.
1625 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
United States

Data Protection Officer (for EU/UK inquiries): pickleballpassport@email.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

13. Specific Provisions by Jurisdiction

13.1 California Residents

California Shine the Light Law:
California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Do Not Track Signals:
We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.

13.2 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of certain personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under Nevada law.

13.3 European Union / United Kingdom Residents

Legal Basis for Processing:
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Data Controller:
Pickleball Passport, Inc. is the data controller for personal information collected through the Services.

EU Representative: [To be appointed if needed based on user base]

13.4 Australian Residents

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988. Australian residents can contact us at pickleballpassport@email.com to exercise their rights or file a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

14. Additional Information

14.1 Automated Decision-Making

We may use automated processes to personalize your experience (e.g., court recommendations, achievement suggestions). These decisions do not have significant legal effects. You can request human review of automated decisions by contacting us.

14.2 Anonymous and Aggregated Data

We may create anonymous, aggregated data from your personal information by removing identifiers. We may use and share this aggregated data for any purpose, including:

This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

14.3 Court Database

Information about courts (location, amenities, ratings) is publicly available and contributed by our user community. By adding or editing court information, you acknowledge this information will be publicly visible.

14.4 Camera and Photo Storage

14.5 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with our App. Google Analytics collects information such as:

Google Analytics uses cookies and may combine the information collected with information from other Google services. For more information on how Google uses data, visit: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/

Consent

By using Pickleball Passport, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

For users in jurisdictions requiring explicit consent:
By clicking "I Agree" during account creation or continuing to use the Services after being notified of changes, you provide your explicit consent to this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting Pickleball Passport with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy while helping you stamp your pickleball journey!

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2026. Please check back regularly for updates.