Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 23, 2026
1. Who We Are
PickleBuddies ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by W3llspring Studio LLC, a Florida limited liability company located in Hillsborough County, Florida. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including:
- Account Information: Email address, username, encrypted password
- Profile Information: Display name, skill level, and preferences
- Activity Data: Match results, ladder participation, and comments
- Voice Feature Data (Optional): Speech-to-text transcripts (not raw audio) and related metadata if you use voice-assisted match logging
- Communications: Messages you send to us
We also collect certain information automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and usage patterns
- Cookies and similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Display ladder standings and match results
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Monitor security and prevent abuse
- Send service-related communications
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Public Information
Because PickleBuddies is a community platform, certain information such as display names, rankings, match results, and public comments are visible to other users. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public areas.
5. Donations and Payments
If you choose to make a donation or use paid features in the future, payment processing will be handled by third-party providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as hosting providers, analytics tools, speech recognition providers (if voice features are enabled), and payment processors (if applicable). These providers may process limited technical information as necessary to provide their services.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain login sessions, remember preferences, analyze usage patterns (if analytics is enabled), and improve performance. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data Retention
We retain account information while your account is active. Historical match results may be retained for ladder integrity and community continuity. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards including encrypted transmission (HTTPS), secure password hashing, limited administrative access, and periodic security review. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@picklebuddies.com.
11. U.S. State Privacy Notice
We do not sell personal information. We do not use sensitive personal information for behavioral advertising. We collect and use personal information only as described in this Policy.
12. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at support@picklebuddies.com.