ATHLENOTE PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 17 June 2025
Owner: Brendan du Toit
Website: https://athlenote.com
Contact: support@athlenote.com
1. Introduction
Athlenote ("we", "our", or "us") is a journaling and reflection app for athletes. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information from users:
Personal Information:
- Name and surname
- Email address (via Google, Apple, or manual sign-up)
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Account password (hashed and stored securely)
User-Generated Content:
- Voice notes
- Transcriptions
- Text journal entries
- Uploaded photos
- Match stats and opponent details
- Daily wellness ratings (mental and physical state)
Device & Usage Data:
- Device type and operating system
- Crash logs
- In-app usage analytics (via Firebase)
Subscription & Payment Data:
- RevenueCat subscription status and plan type
- Free trial eligibility
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Authenticate and manage user accounts
- Provide and improve app functionality
- Generate AI-powered summaries using OpenAI
- Track wellness and performance trends
- Provide customer support
- Manage subscriptions and free trials via RevenueCat
- Ensure safety and prevent abuse
4. Third-Party Services
We rely on trusted service providers to operate Athlenote:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, analytics, storage, crash reporting
- OpenAI: Analyzes journal content to generate summaries and trends
- RevenueCat: Manages subscriptions, billing, and trials
- Google/Apple Login: Optional sign-in providers
We do not sell your data. Third parties receive only the data necessary to perform their services.
5. Data Retention
We keep your data for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, all personal and journal data is erased from active systems within 30 days and purged from backups shortly thereafter.
6. Children's Privacy
Athlenote is intended for users aged 13 and older. If we learn we've collected personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Delete your account and personal information
- Object to processing
To exercise any rights, contact us at support@athlenote.com.
8. Security Measures
We use:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure password hashing
- Role-based access control
- Firebase Authentication
While no system is completely secure, we follow best practices to protect your data.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. When changes are made, the new version will be published at athlenote.com/privacy, and you'll be notified via the app if changes are significant.
10. Contact
Email: support@athlenote.com
Owner: Brendan du Toit
Jurisdiction: South Africa