SkateNight Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

Introduction

SkateNight ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application collects, uses, and protects your information.

Information We Collect

SkateNight collects minimal information to provide you with the best experience:

• Rink Data: The app accesses publicly available information about roller skating rinks from our database, which is stored in Google Sheets.
• User Preferences: Your favorite rink selections and calendar preferences are stored locally on your device only.
• Authentication Data: If you choose to sign in with Google, we use Firebase Authentication to manage your account. We only collect your email address and basic profile information.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Display roller skating rink information
• Save your favorite rinks locally on your device
• Provide you with a personalized skating calendar
• Enable optional Google Sign-In for community features

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your favorite rinks and preferences are stored locally on your device using Android's secure storage mechanisms.
• Firebase: If you sign in with Google, your authentication data is securely stored by Firebase (Google's cloud platform).
• No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information beyond what is necessary for app functionality.

Third-Party Services

SkateNight uses the following third-party services:

• Google Sheets: To fetch publicly available rink information
• Firebase Authentication: For optional Google Sign-In functionality
• Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Privacy Policy

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data remains on your device or within secure Firebase systems if you choose to sign in.

Children's Privacy

SkateNight is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 years of age.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data stored locally on your device
• Delete your data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data
• Sign out of Google authentication at any time
• Use the app without signing in (guest mode)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

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

Email: johnhanna.dev@gmail.com
Or through the Google Play Store listing

Data Deletion

To delete all your data:

• Uninstall the SkateNight app from your device
• Or go to Android Settings → Apps → SkateNight → Storage → Clear Data

If you signed in with Google and want to delete your Firebase account data, please contact us at the email above.