Privacy Policy

Last updated September 8, 2026.

Balldog is a live pool game that runs inside iMessage. This policy describes what the iOS app and its game server collect.

What we collect

• Display name. The name you type is stored on your device in the Balldog app group and sent to the match server so other players can see it on the table HUD.
• Seat identifier. Messages gives each device a participant identifier for the conversation. Balldog uses that value as your seat id so the correct phone can shoot and receive turn notices.
• Push token. If you allow notifications, Apple’s device token is stored and sent to the server so we can notify you when it is your turn, when you lose a life, or when a match ends.
• Match state. Shots, lives, and table positions live on the game server for the length of the match (and a short retention window after it ends).

What we do not do

• We do not sell personal data.
• We do not use your data for advertising or tracking across other companies’ apps or websites.
• We do not require an account, email address, or location.

Where data lives

The iPhone keeps your display name, seat id, and push token in the Balldog shared app group. Match state is processed on Cloudflare Workers that host the live table.

Retention

Finished matches are deleted from the server after seven days. You can delete the app to remove local settings. Uninstalling also removes the Messages extension.

Contact

Questions: use the support page or the App Store support link for Balldog.