This Privacy Policy describes how Cadence Pitching ("we," "us," "our," or the "App") collects, uses, and handles your information when you use our beta application. By using Cadence Pitching, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Beta Status Acknowledgment
This App is currently in beta testing. As a beta user, you acknowledge and accept that:
- Data collection practices are experimental and may change without notice
- Security measures are under development and may not be comprehensive
- Data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access may occur
- We make no guarantees regarding the protection, retention, or deletion of your data
- This Privacy Policy may be modified at any time without prior notice
- Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy
USE OF THIS BETA APP IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use Cadence Pitching, you may provide us with:
- Profile Information: Height, handedness (left/right), position (pitcher/position player), and any other information you choose to enter
- Calibration Data: Information collected during personal calibration sessions
- Session Notes: Any text or annotations you add to your sessions
- Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or bug reports you submit
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the App, we automatically collect:
- Motion Sensor Data: Accelerometer data (X, Y, Z axes), gyroscope data (X, Y, Z axes), gravity vector data, and device motion data collected at rates up to 200Hz during active sessions
- Session Data: Timestamps, session duration, pitch counts, detected pitch events, effort metrics, and intensity classifications
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, watch model, app version, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, session frequency, and error logs
- Performance Data: App crashes, diagnostics, and performance metrics
2.3 Derived Information
We may derive or calculate additional information from collected data, including:
- Effort indices and intensity classifications
- Aggregate statistics and trends
- Machine learning features and model outputs
- Any other metrics or insights we develop
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for any purpose, including but not limited to:
3.1 App Functionality
- Providing core app features and functionality
- Detecting and recording pitching events
- Calculating metrics and statistics
- Syncing data between your Apple Watch and iPhone
3.2 Development and Improvement
- Improving the App's features, performance, and accuracy
- Training and developing machine learning models
- Conducting research and analysis
- Testing new features and functionality
- Debugging and fixing errors
3.3 Commercial Purposes
- Developing commercial products and services
- Creating aggregated or anonymized datasets
- Any other lawful commercial purpose
3.4 Communications
- Responding to your inquiries or feedback
- Sending beta testing updates or notifications
- Requesting additional feedback or participation in testing
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
4.1 Service Providers
Third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, including cloud storage providers, analytics services, and development tools.
4.2 Research and Development Partners
Academic institutions, research organizations, or development partners for research, analysis, or product development purposes.
4.3 Aggregated or Anonymized Data
We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data with any third party for any purpose. Such data cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
4.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.5 Business Transfers
In connection with any merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to a third party.
4.6 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us consent to do so.
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING HOW THIRD PARTIES MAY USE, PROTECT, OR HANDLE YOUR INFORMATION ONCE SHARED.
5. Data Retention
5.1 Retention Period
We retain your information for as long as we deem necessary or useful for any purpose, including after you stop using the App. There is no guaranteed retention period, and data may be retained indefinitely.
5.2 No Guaranteed Deletion
As a beta product, we do not guarantee the ability to delete your data upon request. Data may persist in backups, archives, development environments, machine learning training sets, or other systems indefinitely.
5.3 Data Loss
We do not guarantee against data loss. Your data may be lost, corrupted, or destroyed at any time without notice or liability.
6. Data Security
6.1 Beta Security Limitations
You acknowledge and accept that:
- We do not guarantee the security of your data
- Your data may be transmitted or stored without encryption
- Unauthorized access to your data may occur
- Security vulnerabilities may exist and may not be promptly addressed
- We are not liable for any security breaches, data theft, or unauthorized access
6.2 No Security Warranties
WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SECURITY OF YOUR DATA. YOU PROVIDE AND TRANSMIT DATA AT YOUR OWN RISK.
6.3 Your Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your own devices, accounts, and any credentials associated with the App.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us. However, we do not guarantee that we will be able to fulfill such requests during the beta period.
7.2 Deletion Requests
You may request deletion of your personal information. However, as stated in Section 5.2, we do not guarantee our ability to delete all instances of your data, and data may persist in various systems.
7.3 Opt-Out
Your only guaranteed method of opting out of data collection is to stop using the App and delete it from your devices. Even after deletion, previously collected data may be retained as described in this Policy.
7.4 Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your consent to this Privacy Policy at any time by discontinuing use of the App. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal, nor does it require us to delete previously collected data.
8. Children's Privacy
8.1 Age Requirement
This App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8.2 Parental Responsibility
If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this App. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children's use of the App and are deemed to have consented to this Privacy Policy on their behalf.
8.3 Notification
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we may delete that information. However, we do not guarantee deletion, and such information may persist in our systems.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada, the United States, or any other country where we or our service providers maintain facilities. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country.
10. Canadian Privacy Law Compliance
10.1 PIPEDA
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, to the extent applicable.
10.2 Accountability
We are responsible for personal information under our control. Questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices may be directed to the contact information provided below.
10.3 Identifying Purposes
We identify the purposes for which personal information is collected at or before the time of collection, as set out in this Privacy Policy.
10.4 Consent
By using the App, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by ceasing to use the App, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
10.5 Limiting Collection
We limit collection of personal information to that which is necessary for the purposes identified, though during beta testing, we may collect additional information for development and research purposes.
10.6 Accuracy
We endeavor to keep personal information accurate, complete, and up-to-date. However, during the beta period, we do not guarantee the accuracy of data or derived metrics.
10.7 Safeguards
We implement safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, though as noted in Section 6, security measures during the beta period may be incomplete.
10.8 Openness
This Privacy Policy is made available to inform you of our policies and practices.
10.9 Individual Access
Upon request, and subject to exceptions permitted by law, we will inform you of the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information and provide access to that information. However, during the beta period, our ability to fulfill such requests may be limited.
10.10 Challenging Compliance
You may challenge our compliance with this Privacy Policy by contacting us using the information provided below.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically, though we are under no obligation to notify you of changes.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS PRIVACY POLICY IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR DATA PRACTICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR OUR DATA PRACTICES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE THOUSAND CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $1,000.00).
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Cadence Pitching
Email: nash@cadencebaseball.com
Ontario, Canada
16. Acceptance
By downloading, installing, or using Cadence Pitching, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Cadence Pitching is developed independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any other organization.
Document Version: Beta 1.0
Effective Date: December 18, 2025
Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada
Applicable Laws: PIPEDA, Ontario Privacy Laws