Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Use our triathlon qualification calculators and tools
• Filter or search for athletic performance data
• Contact us for support or feedback
• Report bugs or technical issues

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use our app, we automatically collect:

1.3 Location Information

We collect approximate geographic location information (country/region level) to:

• Understand global usage patterns of our triathlon community
• Provide relevant content and features
• Improve app performance based on regional usage

Note: We do not collect precise location data (GPS coordinates). Only general geographic region information is collected.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

• Microsoft Azure Application Insights: For app analytics, performance monitoring, and crash reporting
• Cloud hosting services: For app infrastructure and data storage
• Support services: For technical assistance and app maintenance

These service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Court orders or legal proceedings
• Government investigations
• Protection of our rights and safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

5. Data Retention and Deletion

5.1 Retention Periods

We retain different types of information for different periods:

• Analytics data: 90 days for detailed data, 13 months for aggregated data
• Error logs: 30 days for debugging purposes
• Support communications: 2 years for service improvement
• App usage statistics: Anonymized data retained indefinitely for product development

5.2 Data Deletion

Since our app does not require user accounts, most data is automatically anonymized and aggregated. However, you can:

• Clear your device's app data to remove local information
• Contact us to request deletion of any specific data we may have about you
• Uninstall the app to stop future data collection

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Know what information we collect about you
• Request a copy of your information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information

6.2 Opt-Out Options

You can limit data collection by:

• Using device settings to limit app permissions
• Disabling analytics in your device settings
• Contacting us to opt out of specific data collection
• Uninstalling the app

6.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our app and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

The nature of our content (IRONMAN triathlon qualification standards and athletic performance data) is specifically designed for adult athletes and coaches.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including:

• United States: Microsoft Azure cloud services
• European Union: Microsoft Azure EU data centers
• Other regions: Where Microsoft Azure operates globally

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers:

• Microsoft Azure complies with EU-US Privacy Shield and GDPR
• Standard contractual clauses for data protection
• Adequate security measures equivalent to your home country

9. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand their data practices.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our data practices
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements in data protection

When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Additional Information

12.1 App Purpose

The Kona Standard is designed to help triathletes:

• Calculate IRONMAN World Championship qualification standards
• View 70.3 World Championship qualification data
• Track athletic performance benchmarks
• Access triathlon community resources

12.2 No User Accounts Required

Our app is designed for privacy-friendly usage:

• No registration or login required
• No personal profiles or stored preferences
• Minimal data collection for app functionality
• Focus on providing triathlon data and tools

12.3 Open Source Commitment

We are committed to transparency in our data practices and welcome community feedback on our privacy approach.