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Whistle Buddy · TurnerSix Studios

Privacy
Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: January 1, 2025
The short version
We collect only what we need to make the app work and save your game history.
We never sell your data to anyone, ever.
Ads are shown to keep the app free. You can remove them with a one-time purchase.
You can delete your account and all your data at any time.

1. Who We Are

Whistle Buddy is developed and operated by TurnerSix Studios, a family-run independent app studio. You can reach us at privacy@turnersixstudios.com.

2. What We Collect

We collect the minimum information necessary to provide the app's features:

We do not collect your location, contacts, microphone, camera, or any other device data beyond what is listed above.

3. How We Use Your Information

We do not use your information for any other purpose, and we do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Advertising

Whistle Buddy shows ads powered by Google AdMob. AdMob may use device identifiers and usage data to show you relevant ads. On iOS 14.5 and later, we ask for your permission before allowing AdMob to track your activity across other apps and websites.

You can remove all ads with a one-time in-app purchase. If you choose to remove ads, no ad-related data is collected or processed.

For more information about how Google uses data in advertising, visit policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your game data is stored securely using Google Firebase Firestore, protected by industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. Access is restricted strictly to your account — no other user can see your data.

We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us at privacy@turnersixstudios.com.

6. Children's Privacy

Whistle Buddy is intended for general audiences including youth sports participants and referees. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

7. Third-Party Services

The app uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or data requests? We're a real family and we actually read these.

This policy applies to the Whistle Buddy mobile application on iOS and Android. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from within the app.