Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Dinks & Drinks Pickleball Club

Last updated: January 21, 2026

INTRODUCTION

Dinks & Drinks LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the Dinks & Drinks Pickleball Club mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number (optional)

• Password (encrypted)

• Profile photo

• Date of birth

• Gender (for dating feature)

• Location/city

Profile Information:

• Pickleball skill level

• Playing preferences

• Bio/description

• Availability

Activity Information:

• Event RSVPs and attendance

• Lesson requests and bookings

• League participation and scores

• Messages and conversations

• Photos uploaded to albums

• Store purchases

• Dating feature participation and matches

Payment Information:

• Collected and processed by third-party payment processors (Stripe, etc.)

• We do not store full credit card numbers

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)

• IP address

• App usage patterns and features accessed

• Crash reports and error logs

• Time and date of access

Location Information:

• Approximate location based on IP address

• Precise location if you grant permission (for event check-ins, finding nearby courts)

Information from Other Sources

Social Media:

• If you connect social media accounts, we may receive profile information according to your privacy settings

Other Members:

• Other members may share information about you (tagging in photos, mentions in messages)

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

Provide and Improve Services

• Create and manage your account

• Process event registrations and payments

• Facilitate messaging between members

• Match participants for the dating feature

• Display leaderboards and statistics

• Send notifications about events and activities

• Provide customer support

• Improve App features and user experience

Communication

• Send you important updates about the club

• Notify you of event changes or cancellations

• Respond to your inquiries

• Send newsletters and announcements (you can opt out)

Safety and Security

• Verify your identity

• Prevent fraud and abuse

• Enforce our Terms of Service

• Protect member safety

• Comply with legal obligations

Analytics

• Understand how members use the App

• Analyze trends and preferences

• Measure effectiveness of features

• Generate anonymized statistics

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

With Other Members

• Your profile information is visible to other club members

• Your messages are visible to recipients

• Your event attendance may be visible to other attendees

• Photos you upload may be visible to club members

• Dating feature participants can see your profile and answers

With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App:

• Cloud hosting (AWS, Google Cloud)

• Payment processing (Stripe)

• Analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase)

• Email services (SendGrid, Mailchimp)

• Push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information when required to:

• Comply with laws, regulations, or court orders

• Respond to legal requests from authorities

• Protect our rights, property, or safety

• Protect members from harm

• Prevent fraud or illegal activity

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. You will be notified of any change in ownership or use of your information.

With Your Consent

We may share information in other ways with your explicit consent.

Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you for research, marketing, or other purposes.

4. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

Account Settings

You can update your profile information, preferences, and privacy settings in the App under "Profile" or "Settings."

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe"

• Adjust push notification settings in your device settings

• You cannot opt out of essential service communications (account security, event confirmations)

Dating Feature

• Participation is entirely optional

• You can opt in or out at any time

• You can block specific users

Location Services

You can enable or disable location access in your device settings.

Account Deletion

You can request account deletion by emailing support@dinksanddrinksclub.com. We will delete your information within 30 days, except:

• Information we must retain for legal compliance

• Anonymized data used for analytics

• Backup copies (deleted within 90 days)

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)

• Encryption of sensitive data at rest

• Secure authentication

• Regular security audits

• Access controls and monitoring

• Employee training on data protection

However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active

• Needed to provide services

• Required by law

• Necessary for legitimate business purposes

After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data indefinitely.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us at support@dinksanddrinksclub.com.

8. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The App is operated in the United States. If you access the App from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S.

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

Request a copy of the information we have about you in a portable format.

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements).

Restriction

Request that we limit how we use your information.

Objection

Object to certain uses of your information, such as direct marketing.

Withdrawal of Consent

Withdraw consent for processing based on consent (this does not affect prior processing).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [YOUR-EMAIL] with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what information we collect and how it's used

• Right to delete information

• Right to opt out of sale of information (we do not sell information)

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Residents (GDPR)

EEA residents have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze App usage

• Deliver relevant content

You can manage cookie preferences in your device settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable cookies.

Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand App usage. These services may collect information about your activities across different apps and websites.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (payment processors, social media, etc.). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the App

• Sending an email notification

• Displaying a prominent notice

Your continued use after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

13. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the event of a data breach that affects your information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

14. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

Dinks & Drinks LLC
Email: support@dinksanddrinksclub.com
Website: dinksanddrinksclub.com

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

By using the Dinks & Drinks App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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