Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Introduction

PickleTool ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Update your profile
  • Use the App's features

Personal information we collect includes:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number
  • Profile Information: Profile photo, DUPR ratings, skill level, play style preferences
  • Location Data: Device location to help find nearby courts and players
  • Game History: Match scores, win/loss records, statistics, tournament results
  • Communication Data: Messages sent to other users
  • Payment Information: Payment details for subscriptions (processed securely by Stripe)

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique identifiers
  • Usage Data: Features used, time spent, user interactions
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates (with your permission)
  • Analytics Data: App performance, crashes, errors

How We Use Your Information

1. Provide Core Services

  • Create and manage your account
  • Match you with players at similar skill levels
  • Show nearby pickleball courts
  • Track game history and statistics
  • Enable messaging with other players

2. Improve User Experience

  • Personalize content and recommendations
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Develop new features

3. Communication

  • Send notifications about matches and challenges
  • Provide customer support
  • Send important updates

How We Share Your Information

We DO NOT sell your personal information.

With Other Users

  • Your profile information (name, photo, rating, location) is visible to other users
  • Game history may be visible to matched players
  • Messages are delivered to recipients

With Service Providers

We work with third-party companies:

  • Clerk: User authentication
  • Convex: Database and real-time data
  • Google Maps: Location services
  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Twilio: SMS message delivery

SMS/Text Messaging Program

PickleTool offers an optional SMS program for match notifications, event updates, and important alerts.

SMS Opt-In and Consent

  • You must provide explicit consent to receive SMS messages
  • You may receive recurring automated promotional and marketing messages
  • Consent is not required to use PickleTool
  • Message frequency varies based on activity
  • Message and data rates may apply

How to Opt-Out

You can opt out at any time by:

  • Texting STOP to any message from PickleTool
  • Updating notification preferences in App settings
  • Contacting support@pickletool.com

Getting Help

Text HELP to any message from PickleTool or contact support@pickletool.com

Mobile Information Privacy

We do NOT share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share this information only with:

  • Service providers who help deliver SMS messages (such as Twilio)
  • Subcontractors providing customer support
  • As required by law

Location Data

Why We Collect Location

  • Find pickleball courts near you
  • Match with nearby players
  • Show distance to courts and players

Your Control

  • Grant or deny location permissions in device settings
  • Location only collected when using location features
  • We do not track location continuously in background
  • Disable location services at any time

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
  • Secure Storage: Industry-standard databases
  • Access Controls: Limited employee access
  • Authentication: Secure login with Clerk
  • Payment Security: PCI-DSS compliant processing

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format

Correction

Update or correct your profile information

Deletion

Delete your account and associated data

Opt-Out

Disable location services, push notifications, and marketing communications

To exercise these rights: Contact us at support@pickletool.com

Children's Privacy

PickleTool is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, contact us immediately.

Contact Us

Email: support@pickletool.com

Website: https://pickletool.com

Privacy Inquiries: privacy@pickletool.com

SMS Support: Text HELP to our SMS number

Mail: House of Holder, LLC (PickleTool)

Summary of Key Points

What We Collect: Profile info, location, game history, messages

Why: To match players, find courts, track games

Who We Share With: Service providers only (Clerk, Convex, Google, Stripe, Twilio)

Your Control: Delete account anytime, disable location, opt out of notifications

We DO NOT: Sell your data, track without permission, share with advertisers

SMS Privacy: We do NOT share mobile info with third parties for marketing

By using PickleTool, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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