Your data, your phone.

1. Who we are

Bowly is an Australian bowling companion app operated by Bowly ("we", "us", "our"), based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at c.fallotin@gmail.com.

2. What data we collect

Data stored on your device only

The following data is stored locally on your device using SQLite and never sent to our servers:

• Bowling session data (scores, frames, pin leaves, game results)
• Statistics and averages calculated from your sessions
• Bowling centre preferences and favourites
• App settings and preferences
• Your display name (used only for on-screen greetings)

Data we may collect

• Email address — only if you sign up for the beta waitlist or contact us. Used solely to communicate with you about Bowly.
• Anonymous analytics — we use PostHog to collect anonymised usage data (e.g. which screens are visited, feature usage patterns). This helps us understand how the app is used and improve it. No personal bowling data is included in analytics.
• Crash reports — if the app crashes, anonymised diagnostic data may be sent to help us fix bugs. This does not include your bowling scores or personal information.

Data from third-party services

If you use Live Sync, the app connects to ComputerScore's publicly available live scoring pages to read your bowling scores in real time. We access the same data that is publicly visible on ComputerScore's website. This data is stored locally on your device.

3. How we use your data

• Local bowling data — used entirely on-device to show you scores, statistics, coaching tips, and improvement insights. Never transmitted.
• Email address — used to send you beta access invitations and important product updates. We don't send marketing spam.
• Analytics — used to understand which features are popular, identify bugs, and improve the app experience.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. Period.

We may share anonymised, aggregated data (e.g. "the average Bowly user bowls 3 games per session") for general reporting, but this data cannot identify any individual user.

5. Third-party service providers

We use the following third-party services. Each provider is required to protect your data to the same standard described in this policy:

• PostHog — anonymised app analytics. Does not receive your bowling data or personal information. PostHog Privacy Policy
• Formspree — processes beta signup forms (email address only). Formspree Privacy Policy
• Vercel — hosts the bowly.app website with privacy-focused, cookie-free analytics. Vercel Privacy Policy
• Apple — processes in-app purchases and may collect crash diagnostics. Apple Privacy Policy

We do not use any advertising SDKs, ad networks, or tracking pixels. We do not use Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework because we do not track users across other apps or websites.

6. Data storage and security

Your bowling data is stored locally on your device using SQLite. This means:

• Your data is available offline — bowling alleys have bad WiFi, we get it
• Your data is only as secure as your device (we recommend using a passcode/Face ID)
• If you delete the app, your local data is deleted with it
• We don't have access to your bowling data on our servers

Beta signup emails are processed through Formspree and stored securely. Analytics data is processed by PostHog with servers in the US and EU.

7. Data retention and deletion

Local bowling data: Retained on your device for as long as the app is installed. You can delete individual sessions, games, or frames within the app at any time. Deleting the app removes all local data permanently.

Email addresses: Beta signup emails are retained until you request removal or the beta period ends. To request removal, email us at c.fallotin@gmail.com.

Analytics data: Anonymised analytics data is retained by PostHog for up to 12 months and cannot be linked back to you.

8. Your rights and how to exercise them

Under Australian privacy law and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:

• Access your data — your bowling data is already on your device and fully accessible within the app
• Delete your data — delete individual sessions within the app, or delete the app entirely to remove all local data. To delete your email from our beta list, contact us at c.fallotin@gmail.com
• Correct your data — you can edit or delete any session, game, or frame within the app
• Withdraw consent — you can stop using the app at any time. To revoke consent for analytics collection, contact us and we'll assist you
• Request information — contact us to ask what data we hold about you (for most users, this is only an email address if you signed up for the beta)

To exercise any of these rights, email c.fallotin@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's privacy

Bowly is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we'll delete it.

10. Cookies and website tracking

Our website (bowly.app) uses:

• Vercel Analytics — privacy-focused, cookie-free web analytics to understand site traffic
• Formspree — to process beta signup forms

We don't use advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify beta users by email and update the effective date at the top of this page.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, get in touch:

Email: c.fallotin@gmail.com
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia