The Undercut ("we," "our," or "the App") is a fantasy Formula 1 game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the App.
When you create an account, we collect:
If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email address from the respective provider. We do not receive or store your Google or Apple password.
We collect data related to your gameplay, including:
We collect limited technical information for debugging purposes:
Error logs are rate-limited (maximum 50 per session) and deduplicated to minimize data collection.
The App stores certain data on your device using local storage, including your authentication state, team data, league data, news articles, and user preferences (such as dark mode and notification settings). This data remains on your device and is used to provide a faster, offline-capable experience.
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Account creation and authentication | Email, name, profile photo |
| Gameplay (teams, leagues, scoring) | Game data, team selections |
| Avatar generation | Team/league/user names (sent to Google Generative AI) |
| Bug fixing and app stability | Error logs, device info, app version |
| Delivering F1 news content | No personal data (RSS feeds are processed server-side) |
We use the following third-party services to operate the App:
We use Firebase for authentication, database (Firestore), file storage, and cloud functions. Your data is processed and stored on Google Cloud infrastructure. See Firebase Privacy Policy.
We use Google's Gemini AI to generate avatar images and summarize F1 news articles. When generating avatars, your team or league name is sent to Google's API. No other personal data is sent. See Google AI Terms.
If you choose to sign in with Google or Apple, your authentication is handled by the respective provider. We only receive your name and email. See Google Privacy Policy and Apple Privacy Policy.
We fetch publicly available Formula 1 race data from the OpenF1 API. No personal data is sent to this service.
We use Expo's update service to deliver app updates. See Expo Privacy Policy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Your data is shared only with:
You have the right to:
To request a full export of your data, or if you have questions about your data, contact us at the email below.
We use industry-standard measures to protect your data:
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
The App does not contain advertisements, tracking pixels, or commercial analytics SDKs. We do not track you across other apps or websites.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: theundercutapp@gmail.com