Privacy Policy

HuskyHowl ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data when you use the HuskyHowl mobile application ("App") and the HuskyHowl website at huskyhowl.app ("Website").

By using the App or Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

HuskyHowl is designed with a privacy-first approach. We collect minimal data to deliver the best experience.

1.1 Information Stored on Your Device

The following data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Favorite Sports — the sports you select to prioritize in the App.
• Appearance Preferences — your chosen theme (light, dark, or system).
• Notification Preferences — your settings for game start alerts, score updates, final scores, and odds change notifications, including per-sport notification toggles.

This data is saved using Apple's on-device storage (UserDefaults) and does not leave your device.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically by our third-party service providers:

• Device Information — device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers (collected by Google AdMob for ad serving).
• Usage Data — general interaction data such as ad impressions and clicks (collected by Google AdMob).
• IP Address — may be collected by third-party services for ad personalization and analytics.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

HuskyHowl does not collect:

• Your name, email address, phone number, or any personal contact information.
• Location data (GPS, Wi-Fi, or cell tower).
• Photos, contacts, or any other files from your device.
• Any account or login credentials — HuskyHowl has no user accounts or sign-in system.
• Financial or payment information.

2. How We Use Information

The limited data associated with HuskyHowl is used for the following purposes:

• Delivering Sports Content — fetching and displaying live scores, schedules, standings, news, and prediction data from our backend API.
• Push Notifications — sending game-day alerts based on your notification preferences using Apple Push Notification Service (APNs).
• Advertising — serving banner and interstitial ads through Google AdMob to support the free operation of the App.
• App Improvement — understanding general usage patterns to improve app quality (no personally identifiable information is used).

3. Third-Party Services

HuskyHowl relies on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

We do not sell, rent, or share any personal information with third parties beyond what is necessary for the operation of these services.

4. Advertising & Ad Personalization

HuskyHowl displays ads through Google AdMob. Google may use device identifiers and usage data to serve personalized advertisements. You can manage your ad personalization preferences:

• On iOS: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking, and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track." You can also enable "Limit Ad Tracking" under Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising.
• Google Ads Settings: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your ad preferences.

Even with personalization disabled, you will still see ads — they will simply be non-personalized.

5. Push Notifications

HuskyHowl can send push notifications for:

• Game start reminders
• Live score updates during games
• Final score notifications
• Significant odds/prediction changes

Notifications are fully optional. You can customize which types of notifications you receive and for which sports within the App's Settings tab, or disable all HuskyHowl notifications through your device's Settings.

6. Data Retention

Since HuskyHowl does not collect personal data on our servers, there is no personal data for us to retain. Preferences stored on your device persist until you uninstall the App or manually reset them. Server-side data (scores, schedules, etc.) is cached temporarily for performance and is not associated with any individual user.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the data associated with HuskyHowl:

• All communication between the App and our backend API is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
• No personal data is stored on our servers.
• User preferences are stored locally on-device using Apple's secure storage mechanisms.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to implementing and maintaining appropriate safeguards.

8. Children's Privacy

HuskyHowl is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your data:

• Access & Deletion: Since we do not store personal data on our servers, there is no personal data to access or delete. On-device data can be cleared by uninstalling the App.
• Opt-Out of Push Notifications: Manage notification preferences in the App's Settings or your device's Settings.
• Opt-Out of Ad Personalization: Use iOS Tracking settings or Google Ad Settings as described in Section 4.
• Do Not Track: The App does not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as no web-based tracking is performed by HuskyHowl itself.

For California Residents (CCPA)

HuskyHowl does not sell your personal information. We do not collect personal information beyond what is described in this policy. California residents may contact us for more information about our data practices.

For European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. Since HuskyHowl does not collect or process personal data on its servers, most GDPR data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability) do not apply to our direct practices. For data collected by third-party services (e.g., Google AdMob), please refer to their respective privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App or Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

contact@huskyhowl.app