Privacy Policy for Pong
Last Updated: January 2025
Overview
Pong is a pong game tracking and rating app for Dartmouth students. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
- Email address (@dartmouth.edu only)
- Name
- Google profile information
Game Data
- Game results and scores
- Player ratings (ELO)
- Match history
- Friend connections
- Year of graduation
- Dartmouth affiliation
We use your information to:
- Authenticate your identity
- Track and display game statistics
- Calculate player ratings
- Enable social features (friends, leaderboards)
- Improve the app experience
Data Storage
Your data is stored securely on our servers and is only accessible to you and other authenticated Dartmouth students using the app.
Data Sharing
We do NOT:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Share your data outside of the Pong app
- Use your data for advertising
We DO share:
- Your name, year, and affiliation with other app users
- Your game results and ratings within the app
- Leaderboard rankings with other users
Third-Party Services
We use:
- Google Sign-In for authentication
- Railway for hosting our backend
- Expo for app distribution
These services have their own privacy policies.
Your Rights
You can:
- Request deletion of your account and data
- View your stored data
- Opt out of friend requests
Children’s Privacy
This app is intended for college students only. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.
For privacy concerns or data deletion requests, contact:
isaac.saxonov@gmail.com
By using Pong, you agree to this privacy policy.