Privacy Policy
Introduction
Last updated: April 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how BowSmith ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application and website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information (email, name)
- Performance data (scores, training records)
- Equipment settings and configurations
- User preferences and settings
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, operating system)
- Usage data (features used, time spent)
- Performance metrics (app stability, errors)
- IP address and approximate location
How We Use Your Information
- Provide and improve our services
- Personalize your experience
- Send important updates and notifications
- Analyze app performance and usage patterns
- Respond to your requests and support needs
GDPR Rights (EU Users)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at bowsmith.ios@gmail.com
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Equal service and price (non-discrimination)
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Secure cloud storage with regular backups
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits
- Data minimization practices
Cookie Policy
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality:
- Authentication status
- Security measures
- User preferences
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how our app is used:
- Usage patterns
- Feature popularity
- Performance metrics
Cookie Management
You can manage cookies through:
- Browser settings
- Our cookie consent banner
- Device settings
Third-Party Analytics & Services
We use the following third-party services to provide and improve our app:
Analytics
TelemetryDeck - Privacy-first usage analytics
- Data processed on EU servers
- No personally identifiable information collected
- Anonymous event tracking only
Crash Monitoring
Sentry - Application stability monitoring
- Data stored in EU (de.sentry.io)
- Crash reports and performance metrics
- No PII collected
Cloud Storage
Apple CloudKit - Cross-device data synchronization
- Uses your iCloud account
- End-to-end encryption
- Controlled by your Apple ID settings
Other Services
- Feature request system (Canny)
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
BowSmith is rated 4+ and designed for family use:
- No in-app purchases
- No social features or user-generated content
- No advertising or marketing to minors
- Location used only for weather recommendations (not tracked)
- Parental controls available through iOS Screen Time
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
For privacy concerns or data requests, contact us at: bowsmith.ios@gmail.com
Data Retention Periods
We retain different types of data for specific periods:
- Analytics data: Automatically purged after 30 days
- Crash reports: Retained for 90 days for debugging
- User archery data: Retained until you request deletion
- Account data: Deleted upon account closure
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at bowsmith.ios@gmail.com
Privacy Controls
You can manage your privacy preferences:
- Analytics opt-out: Settings > Privacy > Analytics toggle
- CloudKit sync: Disable in iOS Settings > iCloud
- Data deletion: Contact bowsmith.ios@gmail.com