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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create a Korte account, we collect: your name, display name, email address, profile photo, skill tier, DUPR rating, and location. During use of the platform, we also collect data related to meet participation, match results, chat messages, and queue activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: provide and improve the Korte platform, facilitate meet organization and matchmaking, display your profile to other players, send push notifications about meets and messages, and generate leaderboards and statistics.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely with row-level security policies on our database infrastructure. All data is transmitted over HTTPS. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your profile information (name, display name, tier, avatar) is visible to other authenticated Korte users. Payment information (receipts, QR codes) is only visible to relevant meet organizers and participants.

5. Third-Party Services

Korte uses trusted third-party services for authentication, push notifications, location search, and data storage. These providers are selected for their security and reliability. Each provider operates under its own privacy policy, and we only share the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

6. Data Retention

Chat messages in meet group chats are automatically deleted 7 days after the meet ends. Payment receipts are deleted 3 days after a meet ends. Profile data is retained until you delete your account. You may request deletion of your data at any time through the app settings.

7. Your Rights

In accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), you have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, object to data processing, and lodge complaints with the National Privacy Commission. To exercise these rights, use the "Send Feedback" feature in app settings.

8. Cookies and Local Storage

Korte uses browser local storage to maintain your authentication session and store user preferences such as notification prompt status.

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our platform. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For more information, see how Google uses information from sites that use their services.

9. Children's Privacy

Korte is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of Korte after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please use the "Send Feedback" feature in the app settings.