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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026 (v1.0)

This Privacy Policy explains how Now Batting collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Now Batting iOS application and the website at nowbattingapp.com.

What We Collect

On your device. Now Batting stores all roster data — player names, jersey numbers, batting order, walk-up song selections, and AI-generated announcements — locally on your device. This data stays on your device unless you explicitly use a feature that sends it elsewhere (described below).

For AI-generated audio (player announcements and The Starting Nine lineup call). When you generate an AI announcement or a Starting Nine lineup call, the relevant player names, numbers, and roster name are sent to ElevenLabs to synthesize audio. The resulting audio is stored on a private content delivery network (Vercel Blob) so the app can fetch and cache it for offline playback. This audio is never published to a public-facing URL by Now Batting and is never indexed by search engines, social platforms, or any third party. The Starting Nine specifically is designed to play at the field, on your device — Now Batting does not host audio containing children's names on the public internet.

For roster sharing. If you use the Share Roster feature, your roster data (names, numbers, song metadata, and associated audio) is temporarily uploaded to our servers to generate a share link. Shared roster data is automatically deleted after 48 hours.

Email address (website only). If you sign up on our website to join the TestFlight beta, your email address is stored to send you a TestFlight access link. We do not collect email addresses through the app itself, and we do not sell, share, or rent email addresses to anyone.

Anonymized crash data. We use Sentry for crash reporting. Crash reports include diagnostic information (device model, OS version, error stack trace) but do not include personally identifiable information. Sentry retains this data per its standard retention policy (typically 30–90 days).

What We Don't Collect

Now Batting does not collect:

Your name (except as part of email signup, if you choose to provide it)
Your location
Your browsing history or app usage analytics
Device identifiers for advertising or tracking purposes
Audio recordings (we generate audio; we do not record it)
Photos or videos
Contact lists, calendars, or any other device data

We do not use advertising SDKs, tracking SDKs, or any third-party data collection beyond the services described in this policy.

How We Use Your Information

To generate AI player announcements and lineup calls (via ElevenLabs)
To enable roster sharing between coaches and parents
To send TestFlight access links to interested coaches (website signups only)
To monitor app stability and fix crashes (Sentry, anonymized)

Third-Party Services

Now Batting uses the following third-party services:

Apple Music — Used for walk-up song search and playback. Your interactions with Apple Music are governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
ElevenLabs — Used to generate AI-voiced player announcements and lineup calls. Player names, numbers, and roster names are sent to ElevenLabs to synthesize audio. ElevenLabs does not retain this data for model training purposes.
Vercel — Hosts our API, website, and audio content delivery network. Processes API requests including AI generation and roster sharing.
Upstash — Stores temporary roster-sharing data. Auto-expires after 48 hours.
Sentry — Anonymized crash reporting. No personally identifiable information is included in crash reports.

Our Commitment to Children's Privacy

Now Batting is designed for use by coaches and parents, not by children directly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Although Now Batting is used to celebrate young athletes — including by name in audio announcements — we deliberately design the app to keep this data on the user's device whenever possible. Generated announcement audio is never published to the public internet by Now Batting. We never display children's names in public-facing search results, social feeds, or shareable URLs hosted by us. The adult coach or parent who uses the app retains control over all generated content. If they choose to share an audio recording outside the app, they become the publisher of that content.

Data Retention

Local app data — Retained on your device until you delete the app or remove the data manually.
Shared roster data — Automatically deleted from our servers after 48 hours. To request earlier deletion of a shared roster, email us with the share link.
AI-generated audio on Vercel Blob — Retained as long as the associated roster exists in your app. Deleting a roster removes the corresponding audio assets.
Email addresses (website signup) — Retained until you request removal.
Crash reports — Retained per Sentry's data retention policy (typically 30–90 days).

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data. Email us to request a copy of any data we have associated with you.
Delete your data. Uninstalling the app removes all local data. Email us to request deletion of your email from our waitlist or removal of any shared roster data.
Opt out of crash reporting. Disable analytics for Now Batting in your iOS Settings under Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvements.

To exercise any of these rights, email support@nowbattingapp.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We will not reduce your privacy rights without notifying you. Continued use of Now Batting after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy, requests for data access or deletion, or any privacy concern? Email us at support@nowbattingapp.com.