Privacy Policy for PlaySquare

Last updated: November 23, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how PlaySquare ("We", "Us", "Our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the PlaySquare mobile application ("Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Definitions

Application: PlaySquare, the mobile app used to browse and book sports turfs.

Account: A unique account created for you through Google Sign-In using AWS Cognito.

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identifiable individual.

Service Provider: Third-party services that help us operate the app such as AWS Cognito and Firebase Messaging.

You: The user of the application.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Data

When you sign in using Google Sign-In through AWS Cognito, we collect the following details:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Phone number (if provided)

2. Location Data

We collect your device’s location (approximate or precise) only with your permission. Location is used to:

• Show nearby turfs
• Improve booking accuracy
• Allow admin users to set correct turf locations

3. Device Token (FCM)

We collect your Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) device token to send essential push notifications such as:

• Booking confirmations
• Booking reminders
• Admin notifications about new bookings

4. Usage Data

Automatically collected information may include:

• Device type and model
• Operating system
• IP address
• App version
• Time spent in the app
• Crash logs and diagnostic data

How We Use Your Data

Your information is used to:

• Provide and maintain the PlaySquare service
• Authenticate you using Google Sign-In via AWS Cognito
• Enable turf browsing and booking
• Send notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Improve user experience and app performance
• Help admins manage turf details

Sharing Your Information

1. Trusted Third Parties

We use:

• AWS Cognito for Google Sign-In authentication
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications
• Google Play Services for analytics and device support

2. Legal Reasons

We may share data if required to comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests.

3. With Your Consent

We may share data for purposes you explicitly allow.

Data Retention

We keep your information as long as necessary for providing the service. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Deleting Your Data

You may request full deletion of all your data, including your account and personal information, by contacting us at the email below.

Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard methods (HTTPS, secure authentication, encrypted communication) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

PlaySquare does not target users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Links to Other Sites

Our app may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: oppenheimerproject2023@gmail.com