Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At Dinkya, we collect information to provide you with the best pickleball tournament discovery experience:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture
• Location Data: Your location to find nearby tournaments (with your permission)
• Tournament Data: Tournaments you join, skill level, preferences
• Usage Information: How you interact with our app to improve our service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Help you discover pickleball tournaments near you
• Match you with tournaments that fit your skill level
• Send you notifications about tournaments and updates
• Connect you with the pickleball community
• Improve our app and develop new features
• Provide customer support when needed

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only:

• With tournament organizers when you register for their events
• With other players in tournaments you join (name and skill level only)
• With service providers who help us operate the app (under strict confidentiality)
• When required by law or to protect our users' safety

4. Data Security

We take your data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure cloud infrastructure with reputable providers

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information:

• Update your profile information anytime in the app
• Control location sharing and notification preferences
• Request access to your personal data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

6. Children's Privacy

Dinkya is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of Dinkya after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: