This Privacy Policy describes how Pin Tracker ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Pin Tracker mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use our App, you may provide the following types of information:
- Bowling game scores and statistics
- Player profiles and names
- Game notes and comments
- Bowling alley names and lane information
- Training routine preferences and progress
- App settings and preferences
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information when you use the App, including:
- Device identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID), Android ID, or similar identifiers
- Device information: Device model, manufacturer, operating system version, screen resolution, and language settings
- App usage data: How you interact with App features, session duration, and usage patterns
- Network information: Connection type (Wi-Fi/mobile data), IP address
- Crash reports: Technical logs and error information to diagnose issues
1.3 Information Collected with Your Permission
If you grant permission, the App may also collect:
- Camera access: Only used when you choose to take a photo for support requests via the contact form
- Push notification token: Used to send you notifications if you opt in
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Core App functionality: To provide bowling score tracking, statistics, and training features
- App improvement: To understand usage patterns and improve the App's performance and features
- Marketing attribution: To understand how users discover and install our App
- Push notifications: To send you reminders, updates, or promotional messages (if enabled)
- Customer support: To respond to your inquiries and resolve issues
- Technical diagnostics: To identify and fix bugs, crashes, and other technical problems
3. Third-Party Services and SDKs
The App may use third-party services that collect data independently. These services have their own privacy policies governing data use:
3.1 AppsFlyer (Mobile Attribution)
We may use AppsFlyer for mobile attribution and marketing analytics. AppsFlyer collects:
- Device identifiers (GAID, Android ID)
- Install and app event data
- IP address and general location (country/region)
For more information: AppsFlyer Privacy Policy
3.2 AppMetrica (Analytics)
We may use AppMetrica by Yandex for analytics. AppMetrica collects:
- Device and app usage statistics
- Technical device information
- Crash and error reports
For more information: Yandex Privacy Policy
3.3 Firebase Cloud Messaging (Push Notifications)
We may use Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver push notifications. Firebase collects:
- Instance ID tokens for message delivery
- Message delivery and engagement analytics
For more information: Firebase Privacy Policy
3.4 Third-Party Advertisements and Links
The App may display third-party advertisements or contain links to third-party websites or services. These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
4. Advertising ID and Personalized Advertising
We may collect the Google Advertising ID (GAID) for the following purposes:
- Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
- Understanding how users discover our App
- Analytics and attribution purposes
You can reset your Advertising ID or opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings: Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization.
5. Push Notifications
The App may request permission to send push notifications. If you opt in:
- We collect a device token to deliver notifications
- You may receive reminders, updates, or promotional messages
- You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings
6. Calendar and Reminders
This App may allow you to save events and reminders to your device's system calendar. When used:
- All calendar data remains on your device
- Calendar information is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties
- You can control calendar permissions through your device settings at any time
- You may revoke calendar access without affecting other App functionality
7. Location and Navigation Services
This App may request GPS location access for navigation and mapping features. When location services are used:
- We do not collect or store your location data on our servers
- Location data is processed locally on your device
- You can disable location services through your device settings
If the App uses third-party mapping services, they may have their own data collection practices. Please review their privacy policies:
8. Fitness and Health Data
This App may allow you to input personal fitness data such as weight, height, workout information, and other health metrics. When used:
- All fitness and health data is stored locally on your device only
- This data is not transmitted to our servers or shared with third parties
- Your fitness data is not synchronized across devices
- You can delete this data at any time through the App's settings
- We do not use this data for advertising or marketing purposes
9. Local Data Storage
The App stores the following data locally on your device using a secure database:
- Player profiles and names
- Game history, scores, and statistics
- Bowling alley information
- Training routines and completion progress
- App preferences and settings
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers unless explicitly stated otherwise. You have full control over this data and can delete it at any time through the App's Settings menu or by clearing App data in your device settings.
10. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With analytics and attribution providers: As described in Section 3, to understand App usage and marketing effectiveness
- For legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or government requests
- To protect rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including:
- Secure data transmission using HTTPS encryption
- Local data stored in encrypted databases on your device
- Regular security assessments of our services
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
12. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
13. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access your data stored within the App at any time through the App interface
- Deletion: You can delete all your data through Settings > Clear Local Data, or by uninstalling the App
- Opt-out of analytics: You can limit analytics collection through device settings or by opting out of personalized advertising
- Manage permissions: You can grant or revoke App permissions (camera, notifications) through your device settings at any time
- Data portability: Your game data is stored locally and can be accessed through the App
14. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:
- Local data: Remains on your device until you choose to delete it
- Analytics data: Retained by third-party providers according to their retention policies
- Attribution data: Typically retained for 24-36 months for campaign measurement purposes
15. International Data Transfers
If you use the App outside of our operating country, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers. Third-party services (AppsFlyer, Firebase, etc.) may process data in various locations globally according to their privacy policies.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy applies to Pin Tracker and is effective as of the date stated above.