Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2, 2025
ChalkySticks (“ChalkySticks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the chalkysticks.com website and related mobile applications (collectively, the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service. Any terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meaning set forth in our Terms and Conditions.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may ask you to provide personally identifiable information
(“Personal Information”) such as:
- Email address
- Name
- Phone number
- Profile photo or other images you choose to upload
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide within your account profile or posts
1.2 Location Data
Our Service may request and process your device’s location
data to help you locate pool tables or other relevant facilities near you, or to enhance features
that rely on geographic location. You can choose whether or not to grant us access to your location information.
If you do not grant permission, certain features of our Service may be limited or unavailable. We do not share
exact location data with third parties except as necessary to provide core functionality (e.g., mapping
services).
1.3 Log Data
We automatically collect certain information sent by your browser when you
visit our Service (“Log Data”). This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Time spent on pages and other statistics
2. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve the Service. We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand and save your preferences for future visits
- Provide a more personalized user experience
- Analyze site traffic and usage
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, such as to:
- Provide, maintain, and enhance our Service
- Create and manage user accounts
- Send administrative or account-related information to you
- Respond to user inquiries, comments, or questions
- Notify you about updates, promotions, or relevant information
- Monitor usage and trends to improve user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security incidents
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies or individuals to facilitate or
provide certain aspects of our Service (e.g., analytics, hosting). These third parties have access to your
Personal Information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it
for any other purpose.
4.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law,
subpoena, or if we believe such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent wrongdoing in connection with our Service
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
4.3 Business Transactions
If ChalkySticks is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset
sale, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your
Personal Information is subject to a different Privacy Policy.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your Personal Information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If you wish to delete or suspend your account, please contact us using the information below.
6. Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us. We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your Personal Information. However, no transmission method over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Transfer
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers or servers located outside of your state, province, or country where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you agree to the transfer of your Personal Information to the United States and elsewhere as necessary.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided Personal Information without your consent, please contact us. We will promptly take steps to remove such information from our servers.
9. Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and, if the changes are significant, by providing a prominent notice on our website or via email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications will signify your acknowledgment of the changes and agreement to be bound by the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make inquiries about your Personal Information, please contact us at:
Email: matt@chalkysticks.com