1. INTRODUCTION
Tap In LLC (“Tap In,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides a digital platform to support Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and gyms by offering tools, gym and class information, training logs, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application, website, and any other Services we provide.By accessing or using Tap In, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Account Information.
We collect information you provide when you create an account or update your profile, including:
-Name
-Email address
-Password (stored in hashed form)
-Google, Apple, Facebook, and Instagram login information (via OAuth tokens; we do not store your third-party passwords)
-Birthday
-City or general place of residence
2.2 Training and Profile Information.
To support your Jiu-Jitsu journey, we may collect:
-Jiu-Jitsu training preferences:
-Training history and logs
-Training notes
-Training goals
-Belt rank or similar profile details (if you choose to provide them)
2.3 Location Information
We may collect approximate or precise geo-location data from your device when you enable location permissions.
To provide users and gyms with accurate training insights, Tap In uses geo-location data to detect when you are present at a participating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym. This allows us to:
-Determine when you are training at a BJJ gym
-Verify training sessions and visit frequency
-Produce accurate training and attendance insights for you
-Provide aggregated or de-identified insights to gyms
Tap In may, with your permission, access your location in the background to support these features.
Tap In does not share your precise location information with gyms or any other third party outside of your designated home gym. We never sell or disclose identifiable location information to external organizations. Any location-based insights we share with gyms are aggregated, de-identified, or limited to your designated home gym, unless you explicitly authorize otherwise.
You may disable location permissions in your device settings at any time; however, certain features of the Services may become limited or unavailable.
2.4 Payment Information
When you purchase a Tap In subscription or when payments are processed between you and a gym through Tap In, we and our third-party payment providers may collect:
-Name
-Payment method details (e.g., partial card information or tokenized payment data)
-Billing information
-Transaction data (amount, date, time, and recipient)
Tap In does not store full credit card numbers. Payments are processed by secure third-party payment providers.
2.5 User-Generated Content
We collect information you choose to provide via the app, including:
-Gym reviews and ratings
-Text comments
-Any photos or other content you upload or submit
2.6 Analytics and Device Data
We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to collect information about how our Services are accessed and used, such as:
-Device type, operating system, and app version
-IP address
-Pages or screens viewed
-Time spent in the app
-Crash logs and performance data
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide and Operate the Services
-Create and manage your Tap In account
-Facilitate sign-in with third-party providers (e.g., Google, Apple, Facebook, Instagram)
-Display gyms, classes, and training data relevant to you
-Track and display your training history, logs, and goals
-Enable gym reviews and ratings
-Process subscription payments and gym-related payments
3.2 To Use Location Data for Training Insights
-Detect when you are at a participating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym
-Verify training sessions and visit frequency
-Generate accurate personal training insights
-Provide aggregated or de-identified training and attendance insights to gyms
Tap In will not share your precise location data with any gym outside your designated home gym and will not sell your identifiable location data to third parties.
3.3 To Improve, Maintain, and Secure the Services
-Analyze usage patterns and app performance
-Fix bugs and improve user experience
-Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activity
3.4 Advertising, Insights, and Business Purposes
We may use aggregated and de-identified information for:
-Internal analytics and reporting
-Developing and improving products and features
-Supporting advertising-related business models or partnerships
We may use the data we collect to drive advertising revenue and business insights, but we will not share identifiable personal information with third parties outside of Tap In without your explicit consent.
4. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
-Payment processors
-Cloud hosting providers
-Analytics providers (including Google Analytics)
These third parties are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to Tap In.
4.2 Gyms and Business Partners
We may share aggregated or de-identified insights (for example, training trends, attendance patterns, or aggregated metrics) with gyms and business partners.
We do not share your precise location data with gyms other than your designated home gym, and we do not share personally identifiable information with external partners without your consent.
4.3 Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to:
-Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
-Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
-Protect the rights, property, or safety of Tap In, our users, or others
4.4 Business Transfers
If Tap In is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to continued protections consistent with this Privacy Policy.
5. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Tap In is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as reasonably possible.
6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights related to your personal information, including the right to:
-Access the personal information we hold about you
-Correct or update your personal information
-Request deletion of your personal information
-Request a copy (portability) of your personal information
-Opt out of certain uses of your information, including marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@tapinapp.co.
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
You may also control certain information through your device or browser settings, such as disabling location services or controlling notifications.
7. DATA SECURITY
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit (such as HTTPS) and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
-Provide the Services
-Comply with legal obligations
-Resolve disputes
-Enforce our agreements
If you close your account or request deletion, we may still retain certain information as required or permitted by law, but will remove it from active use where feasible.
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. We take steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection.
10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. In some cases, we may also notify you by email or in-app notice. Your continued use of the Services after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: hello@tapinapp.co.
