Privacy Policy – NBA Smart Alarm
Last updated: March 20, 2026
Short version: NBA Smart Alarm does not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information. The only data stored on our server is an anonymous device token used to send push notifications, and the in-app preferences you configure (favorite teams, players, and alert settings).
1. Who We Are
NBA Smart Alarm is developed and operated by Nadav K. and Itamar K. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at nbasmartalarm@gmail.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only what is strictly necessary to deliver the app's core functionality:
• Device Push Token (FCM Token): A randomly generated, anonymous identifier provided by Google Firebase that allows us to send push notifications to your device. This token is not linked to your name, email, or any other personal data.
• In-App Preferences: Settings you configure inside the app — including your favorite NBA teams, favorite players, alert thresholds, and global radar preferences. These are stored on our server solely to restore your preferences across sessions and to power alerts.
We do not collect or store your name, email address, phone number, location, payment information, contacts, or any other personally identifiable information.
3. How We Use Your Information
• To deliver real-time push notifications about NBA games and player performance that match your configured preferences.
• To save and restore your alert settings and favorites between app sessions.
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or any purpose other than operating the app's features.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to any third party. The following third-party services are used to operate the app:
• Google Firebase (Cloud Messaging): Used to deliver push notifications. Google may process device identifiers as part of this service.
• ESPN (Public API): We fetch publicly available NBA game data from ESPN's API. No user data is sent to ESPN.
• Railway (Server Hosting): Our backend server is hosted on Railway.app. Preference data stored on our server resides in Railway's infrastructure.
5. Data Retention
Your push token and preferences are stored on our server for as long as you use the app. Because no account or email is associated with your data, there is no account-deletion flow — your data is identified only by your device's anonymous push token. If you uninstall the app, your token becomes inactive and any associated preferences will no longer be used.
If you wish to have your data deleted, email us at nbasmartalarm@gmail.com and we will remove your token and preferences from our server within 30 days.
6. Permissions
The app requests the following Android permissions:
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Required to send push notification alerts.
• WAKE_LOCK / DISABLE_KEYGUARD: Allows the alarm to wake your screen when a notification arrives.
• VIBRATE: Enables vibration with alarm notifications.
• USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT: Allows notifications to appear on the lock screen in full-screen alarm style.
All permissions are used solely to deliver alarm notifications. No permission is used to collect personal data.
7. Children's Privacy
NBA Smart Alarm is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect the data stored on our server. The anonymous nature of our data (no names, emails, or passwords) significantly limits the risk of a data breach affecting your personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or data deletion requests, please contact us:
nbasmartalarm@gmail.com