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