Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how 1w Sport Around ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is handled.
1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what choices you have. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our App, including:
- User preferences and settings (search radius, favorite sports types, notification preferences)
- Feedback and communications you send to us via the contact form
- Favorite venues and events you save within the App
- Events you create or join within the App
2.2 Information from Privacy Plugin (Automatically Collected)
When you use our App, we automatically collect certain technical information to provide our services and ensure the App functions correctly:
- Device identifiers: A unique user ID generated for your device, and Google Advertising ID (GAID) for analytics purposes
- Device information: Device type, operating system, version, and user agent string
- App installer source: The store or source from which the App was installed
- Network connectivity status: Whether your device has an active internet connection
- Firebase Cloud Messaging token: A device token used for delivering push notifications (with your consent)
2.3 App-Specific Data Collection
In addition to the baseline information above, the App collects the following data based on the features you use:
Location Data
This App uses GPS location access to provide its core functionality — discovering sports venues near you and providing walking route navigation:
- Precise location (GPS): Collected only while the App is in use. We do not collect location in the background
- Approximate location: Used as a fallback when precise location is unavailable
- Data handling: Your location coordinates are processed on your device and sent to third-party mapping services to display maps and calculate walking routes
- Storage: We do not store your location history on our servers. Location is processed in real-time only
- Control: You can enable or disable location permissions at any time through your device settings. The App can still function with limited features if location is disabled
Calendar Data
This App requests access to your device's calendar to add sports events:
- Purpose: To add events you create or join to your device calendar with reminder notifications
- Data handling: Calendar events are created directly on your device using the system calendar app
- Storage: We do not read, store, or transmit your existing calendar entries to our servers. We only write new events that you explicitly choose to add
- Control: You can grant or revoke calendar permissions at any time through your device settings
Notification Data
This App uses push notifications and local reminders:
- Push notifications (FCM): If you enable notifications, we collect a Firebase Cloud Messaging token to deliver messages. The App automatically subscribes to a locale-based notification topic matching your device language
- Local event reminders: The App schedules local notifications on your device to remind you about upcoming events you've joined. These are processed entirely on your device
- Control: You can enable or disable notifications in the App settings or through your device settings at any time
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our App's core functionality (finding sports venues, walking route navigation, event management)
- To personalize your experience based on your saved preferences (search radius, favorite sports)
- To send event reminder notifications (with your permission)
- To deliver push notifications about relevant updates
- To improve our App based on aggregated usage patterns
- To respond to your support requests and feedback
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Third-Party Mapping Services
The App uses the following third-party services for mapping and navigation. Your location coordinates may be sent to these services:
- OpenStreetMap — Map tiles and venue data. Privacy Policy
- Nominatim (OpenStreetMap) — Geocoding and reverse geocoding. Your coordinates may be sent to Nominatim servers to resolve venue names and addresses
- OpenRouteService — Walking route calculation. Your origin and destination coordinates are sent to calculate routes. Privacy Policy
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Push notification delivery is provided by Google Firebase. FCM collects device tokens and delivery metrics. Firebase Privacy Policy
Analytics and Attribution
This App may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how users discover and interact with our App. These services may collect device identifiers (such as GAID), installation source, and app usage data. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization).
Other Sharing
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Local data: Stored on your device until you clear the App cache or uninstall the App
- Device identifiers: Generated user IDs are stored locally on your device and transmitted to our servers only as URL parameters during privacy policy acceptance
- Analytics data: Retained by third-party service providers according to their respective retention policies
- Support communications: Retained for a reasonable period to provide ongoing support
6. Local Data Storage
The App stores certain data locally on your device to enhance your experience:
- User preferences and settings (search radius, favorite sports, notification timing, auto-refresh)
- Favorite venues and saved locations
- Events you've joined or created
- First-run status and onboarding completion
This locally stored data is not transmitted to external servers unless explicitly stated. You can clear this data by clearing the App's cache or uninstalling the App.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted communications (HTTPS) and secure data handling practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your data:
- Location: Disable location permissions in your device settings at any time
- Notifications: Disable push notifications in the App settings or your device settings
- Calendar: Revoke calendar access in your device settings
- Analytics: Opt out of personalized ads via your device settings
- Delete data: Uninstall the App to remove all locally stored data
- Data request: Contact us to request access to or deletion of any data we hold about you
9. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy applies to 1w Sport Around.