Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2025

1. Information We Collect

PickleBuddies collects information you provide directly, such as:

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password
  • Profile Information: Display name, skill level, and preferences
  • Activity Data: Match results, ladder participation, and community interactions
  • Usage Information: How you interact with our website and features

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the pickleball ladder service
  • Process and display match results
  • Enable community features and communications
  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Improve our website and develop new features
  • Ensure fair play and community standards

3. Information Sharing

PickleBuddies is a community platform where certain information is shared by design:

  • Public Information: Display names, ladder rankings, and match results are visible to other users
  • Community Features: Comments and interactions may be visible to other community members
  • No Commercial Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure password storage
  • Regular security reviews
  • Limited access to personal information

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about the data we have about you
  • Update: Modify your account information and preferences
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website usage patterns
  • Improve website performance

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Some information may be retained longer for historical ladder records and community continuity.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes through the website or email.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? Contact us at buddiespickle@gmail.com

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