Tennis Swipe Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Summary: Tennis Swipe is a social app for finding tennis partners. We collect profile information you provide, use it to help you connect with other players, and never sell your personal data.

1. Introduction

Tennis Swipe ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Tennis Swipe mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app.

By using Tennis Swipe, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account and use Tennis Swipe, you may provide:

Account Information: Email address, phone number, or Google account credentials
Profile Information: Name, age, gender, photos, bio, tennis skill level (NTRP/UTR rating), playing preferences
Location Data: Your city or geographic location to find nearby players
Communications: Messages you send to other users through the app
Profile Prompts: Responses to prompts displayed on your profile

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the app, we automatically collect:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: Features used, actions taken (swipes, matches, messages sent)
Log Data: Access times, app crashes, and performance data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google to create your account.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide the Service: Create your profile, show you potential tennis partners, facilitate matches and messaging
Personalize Your Experience: Show you relevant profiles based on your location, skill level, and preferences
Communicate with You: Send notifications about matches, messages, and important service updates
Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to improve features and fix bugs
Ensure Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our terms

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information (name, photos, bio, tennis details) is visible to other Tennis Swipe users. Messages are only visible to you and the recipient.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party services that help us operate the app:

Supabase: Database and authentication infrastructure
Google Cloud Platform: Server hosting and storage
Apple Push Notification Service / Firebase: Push notifications

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users.

4.4 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

Your profile and photos are deleted immediately
Your messages may remain visible to conversation partners
Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure token-based authentication
Encrypted storage for sensitive data
Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Disable push notifications in your device settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tennisswipe.com or use the in-app settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Tennis Swipe is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using the app, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of Tennis Swipe after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@tennisswipe.com
Website: collabsoftware.org