Skiva (“we,“ “our,“ “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, website, and any related services (collectively, the “Services“).

Effective Date: 2025-02-05

1. Information We Collect

We collect and store different types of data to enhance your experience, including:

• Personal Information: When you create an account, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, profile picture, and other contact information.

• Usage Data: We may collect data on how you interact with Skiva, including features used, match history, leaderboard participation, and session duration.

• Device Information: Information such as your IP address, device type, operating system, and app version may be collected for analytics and security.

1.1 Health Data Collection and Use

Skiva integrates with Apple HealthKit and Android Health Connect to collect health-related data such as heart rate, steps, distance, active calories burned, total calories burned, and exercise data.

How We Use Health Data:

• To analyze your pickleball performance and provide fitness insights.

• To help track your progress and set personalized goals.

How We Protect Your Health Data:

• Skiva does not share health data with third parties without your explicit consent.

• Data is securely stored and used only to enhance app functionality.

• Users can delete their health data via the app settings.

1.2 Location Data Collection and Use

What We Collect:

• Precise location data when you use features that require nearby pickleball court recommendations and player matchmaking.

• Your location history when contributing to local leaderboards or event participation.

How We Use Your Location Data:

• To recommend nearby pickleball courts and players based on your location.

• To track gameplay areas for leaderboard rankings.

• To improve matchmaking and help users find local games.

How We Protect Your Location Data:

• Your location is only stored when necessary and never shared with third parties without consent.

• Users can disable location tracking at any time via their device settings.

• Location data is not stored indefinitely and is securely deleted when no longer needed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Skiva app and services.

• Enable social and engagement features such as leaderboards and matchmaking.

• Send notifications about match invites, events, and performance insights.

• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve functionality.

• Ensure the security and integrity of our Services.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Third-party partners who help with hosting, analytics, and feature enhancements.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect user safety.

• With Your Consent: You can choose to share data with other users (e.g., leaderboard rankings).

4. User Consent and Data Control

Users have full control over their data. You can:

• Opt out of location tracking via device settings.

• Revoke HealthKit/Health Connect permissions at any time.

• Request data deletion by contacting us at dev@skiva.app.

5. Data Security and Retention

• We store your data securely and use encryption to protect sensitive information.

• Location and health data are deleted when no longer needed or upon request.

• No system is 100% secure, but we follow industry best practices to safeguard your information.

6. Children's Privacy

Skiva is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at https://skiva.app/privacy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, email us at: 📩 dev@skiva.app