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Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 20, 2026 · Last updated: March 20, 2026

Short version: BatDrop collects very little data. We don't sell it. We don't share it with advertisers. The app runs on your device and syncs only to your personal iCloud account. The only data we ever see is what you voluntarily send us (like a contact form or waitlist signup).

1. Who we are

BatDrop ("we," "our," or "us") is an iOS app for managing walk-up music at baseball and softball games. The app is developed and operated by an individual developer. You can reach us at hello@batdrop.app.

2. What data the app collects

The BatDrop app itself collects no data from you. All roster information, player names, song assignments, and game session data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework and, if you have iCloud enabled, synced to your personal iCloud account via CloudKit.

This means:

Your team and player data never touches our servers.
It is governed by Apple's iCloud privacy policy, not ours.
We have no ability to access, read, or recover your roster data.

3. Apple Music & MusicKit

BatDrop uses Apple's MusicKit framework to search and play music from Apple Music. When you search for songs, those requests are made directly from your device to Apple's servers. We do not see, log, or store your search queries or listening history.

Apple's use of data through MusicKit is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. An Apple Music subscription is required for full playback.

4. What the website collects

Our website at batdrop.app collects data only when you voluntarily submit a form:

Waitlist signup: your email address. We use this only to notify you when the app is available or to invite you to beta testing. We do not share it.
Contact form: your name, email, optional role, and message. We use this only to respond to you.

Forms are processed by Netlify, which stores submissions on our behalf. Netlify's privacy policy governs that storage.

We do not use third-party analytics (no Google Analytics, no tracking pixels, no ad networks).

5. Cookies & tracking

The batdrop.app website sets no cookies and uses no tracking technologies of any kind. It is a static site with no session management.

6. AI Song Suggestions (optional feature)

BatDrop includes an optional AI-powered song suggestion feature in the Player Editor. If you use it:

A short prompt is sent to Google's Gemini API (or your own API key, if configured).
The prompt may include a player vibe note you typed (e.g., "power hitter, loves hip hop") but does not include names, jersey numbers, or any identifying information unless you type them yourself.
This feature is entirely optional and off by default. You can use the app fully without it.
Data sent to Gemini is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Children's privacy

BatDrop is designed for coaches and parents managing youth sports teams. The app does not collect any personal data from players (including minors). Coaches enter player first names and jersey numbers for their own use; this information lives only on their device and iCloud account. We do not knowingly collect any information about children.

8. Data retention & deletion

App data: Stored on your device and iCloud. Delete the app to remove local data. Manage or delete iCloud data via Settings → [your name] → iCloud on your iPhone.

Waitlist / contact submissions: Retained in Netlify until you request deletion. Email us at hello@batdrop.app and we'll remove your submission within 30 days.

9. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Since we hold almost none, the practical answer in almost every case is: delete the app (for app data) or email us (for any website form submissions).

To exercise any privacy right, contact us at hello@batdrop.app.

10. Security

Your app data is protected by Apple's device encryption and iCloud security. Website form submissions are transmitted over HTTPS and stored by Netlify using industry-standard security practices. We don't store any payment information (there is none — the app is free).

11. Changes to this policy

If we make material changes to this policy, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top and, if changes are significant, note them prominently on the site. Your continued use of BatDrop after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Reach us at hello@batdrop.app or use the contact form on the main site.