Last Updated: 3/25/26
Swink (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Swink mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use the App.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the App.
Information You Provide
When you create a profile or use the App, you may provide:
- Name
- Profile photo
- Gender
- Self-assessed skill level (e.g., NTRP rating)
- Home court selections
- Availability preferences
- Messages sent through the App
You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide is accurate and appropriate.
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device type and operating system
- App usage data
- Log information (e.g., timestamps, actions taken)
- Push notification tokens
- Crash and diagnostic data
We do not collect precise location data.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and maintain user accounts
- Enable matching and discovery of other users
- Deliver hit requests and messages
- Send push notifications
- Improve the App's functionality and reliability
- Monitor usage and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for advertising or sell your personal data.
3. Messages and User Content
Messages sent through the App may be stored and processed to:
- Deliver messages
- Prevent abuse or misuse
- Maintain service reliability
We do not guarantee the confidentiality of communications between users. You should avoid sharing sensitive personal information through the App.
4. Push Notifications
Push notifications are required for core App functionality. By using the App, you consent to receiving notifications related to:
- Hit requests
- Messages
- App-related updates
If push notifications are disabled, some or all App functionality may not work.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers that help operate the App (e.g., hosting, analytics, messaging infrastructure)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To enforce our Terms of Use
- To protect the safety of users or the public
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale)
6. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the App
- Maintain service integrity
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
We may delete or anonymize information at our discretion.
7. Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at:
Upon deletion request, we will remove your profile information within a reasonable timeframe. Some data may be retained as necessary for legal, operational, or safety purposes.
8. Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You use the App at your own risk.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we may delete it.
10. Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party services (such as hosting providers, analytics tools, or notification services). These providers may collect information as governed by their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App or on our website. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
13. No Warranty
This Privacy Policy does not create any contractual or other legal rights beyond those required by applicable law. The App is provided “as is,” and we disclaim any warranties related to privacy, security, or data protection to the fullest extent permitted by law.
