Dink of Fame ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at dinkoffame.com and the Dink of Fame mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Waitlist Registration. When you sign up for our waitlist, we collect your email address.
- Account Information. When the app launches, you may provide additional information such as your name, profile photo, and pickleball preferences.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics Data. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data including page views, session duration, device type, browser type, and approximate geographic location. This data helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience.
- Log Data. Our servers may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps when you access our Service.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you about product updates, launch announcements, and waitlist status
- Improve and optimize our website and future app experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our Service
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects data through cookies and similar technologies. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Hosting and Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may process certain technical data (such as IP addresses) as part of delivering our website to you. You can review Cloudflare's privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website usage.
- Analytics Cookies. Google Analytics places cookies on your device to track anonymous usage data. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
- Essential Cookies. We may use cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, such as session management.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website (such as Google Analytics and Cloudflare), subject to their own privacy policies
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process such as a court order or subpoena
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Dink of Fame, our users, or the public
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include using HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain on our waitlist or maintain an account with us. You can request removal of your data at any time by contacting us. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' data retention settings.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].