**Last Updated:** January 19, 2026
Introduction
Sports Quips (“we,” “our,” or “the app”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
– **Team Selections**: When you select your favorite team and opponent to generate quips, we temporarily use this information to create personalized content. This data is not stored permanently or transmitted to our servers.
Automatically Collected Information
– **Usage Data**: We collect anonymous usage statistics through Google AdMob to improve app performance and user experience.
– **Device Information**: Basic device information (OS version, device type) may be collected for compatibility and debugging purposes.
Information We Do NOT Collect
– We do NOT collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number
– We do NOT track your location
– We do NOT access your contacts, photos, or other personal files
– We do NOT require account creation or login
How We Use Your Information
AI-Generated Content
When you request a quip, we send the following information to Anthropic’s Claude AI service:
– The names of the two teams you selected
– Historical game data and statistics (sourced from public APIs)
This information is used solely to generate humorous sports commentary and is not stored by us after the quip is generated.
College Football Data
We retrieve publicly available college football team information from CollegeFootballData.com API, including:
– Team names and mascots
– Historical game results
– Team rankings and statistics
This data is cached locally on your device to improve performance and reduce network usage.
Advertising
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the app. AdMob may collect and use:
– Device advertising ID
– IP address
– Usage data and ad interaction metrics
For more information about how Google uses data, please review [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
Data Storage
Local Storage
– Team data is stored locally on your device using Apple’s SwiftData framework
– This data is protected by your device’s built-in encryption when your device is locked
– No personal information is stored
Cloud Storage
– We do NOT store any user data in the cloud
– We do NOT maintain user accounts or profiles
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
1. Anthropic Claude API
– **Purpose**: Generate AI-powered sports quips and commentary
– **Data Shared**: Team names and publicly available statistics
– **Privacy Policy**: [Anthropic Privacy Policy](https://www.anthropic.com/privacy)
2. CollegeFootballData.com API
– **Purpose**: Retrieve college football team data and statistics
– **Data Shared**: Team names for data queries
– **Privacy Policy**: [CollegeFootballData.com Terms](https://collegefootballdata.com/)
3. Google AdMob
– **Purpose**: Display advertisements
– **Data Shared**: Device advertising ID, usage metrics
– **Privacy Policy**: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
– **Opt-Out**: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
Children’s Privacy
Sports Quips is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Data Security
We implement the following security measures:
– All network communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption
– Local data is protected by iOS/iPadOS device encryption
– We do not store sensitive personal information
– API keys and credentials are protected in our app code
Your Rights
You have the right to:
– **Delete Data**: You can delete all locally stored team data by uninstalling the app
– **Limit Ads**: You can limit ad tracking through your device settings:
– iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (turn off)
– iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Personalized Ads (turn off)
Data Retention
– Team data cached on your device is retained until you uninstall the app
– Generated quips are not stored after you close or navigate away from them
– We do not maintain any server-side data about users
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
– Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
– Providing an in-app notification for material changes
Your continued use of the app after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect and how we use it. Since we do not collect personal information, this right is generally not applicable to our app.
International Users
Sports Quips is hosted and operated in the United States. If you use the app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and third-party service providers are located.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@sportsquipz.com
Compliance
This app complies with:
– Apple App Store Review Guidelines
– Google AdMob Policies
– Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
– California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – where applicable
Transparency
We believe in transparency. Our app:
– Does not sell your personal information
– Does not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes
– Uses third-party services only as described in this policy
– Operates on a privacy-by-design principle, collecting only what is necessary
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By using Sports Quips, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.