Privacy Policy
Last updated June 21, 2026
Dinks Gone Wild (“DGW,” “we,” “us”) operates the pickleball social network at dinksgonewild.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By creating an account or using the service you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
- Account information — the email address, username, and password you provide when you register. Passwords are stored only as a salted hash, never in plain text.
- Profile information — optional details you add such as your name, avatar, bio, location, skill level, DUPR rating/ID, and tournaments.
- Content you create — posts, comments, likes, games you organize or join, club and court reviews, and messages.
- Usage and device data — basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, used to operate and secure the service.
How we use your information
- To provide and maintain your account and the features of the service.
- To verify your email address and protect against spam, fraud, and abuse.
- To personalize your feed, leaderboards, and recommendations.
- To send essential account communications (for example, email verification, password reset links, and security notices). We don't send marketing email.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. Profile details and content you post are visible to other users according to your settings. We share data with service providers (for example, our email delivery and hosting providers) only as needed to run the service, and when required by law.
Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you signed in (authentication tokens) and to secure the service. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
Data retention & security
We keep your information for as long as your account is active. We use industry-standard measures—including hashed passwords, encrypted transport (HTTPS), and access controls—to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
You can access and update most of your information from your profile settings. You may request a copy or deletion of your personal data, or ask questions about this policy, by contacting us at info@dinksgonewild.com.
Children
The service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version here and update the “last updated” date above. Continued use of the service after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Questions? See our Terms of Service or contact us.