Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

Parkode is a family barcode wallet for parkrun. We believe in privacy by design — your data stays on your device, and we don't run any servers that collect your information.

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

Parkode stores the following data in a local database on your device:

Data	Source	Purpose
Runner name	Your input or fetched from parkrun	Display on barcode screen
Athlete ID	Your input	Generate scannable barcode
Total runs	Fetched from parkrun	Display runner stats
PB time	Fetched from parkrun	Display runner stats
Average time	Fetched from parkrun	Display runner stats
Junior/Adult flag	Fetched from parkrun	Display context
Guest flag	App logic	Handle temporary barcodes
Expiry timestamp	App logic	Auto-expire guest barcodes
Last synced timestamp	App logic	Show data freshness

This data is stored only on your device and is never uploaded to any server operated by Parkode.

Data Sent to External Services

Destination	Data Sent	Purpose
parkrun.org.uk	Athlete ID (in URL)	Fetch publicly available profile information
Parkode servers	Nothing	We do not operate any data-collecting servers

When you add a runner or refresh their stats, Parkode fetches their public profile page from parkrun.org.uk. This is the same information anyone can view by visiting parkrun.org.uk/parkrunner/{athleteId}/all/ in a web browser.

Data We Do Not Collect

❌ No accounts or registration
❌ No email addresses
❌ No device identifiers
❌ No analytics or usage tracking
❌ No advertising or ad identifiers
❌ No location data
❌ No crash reports (unless explicitly added in future with user consent)
❌ No cookies or web tracking

Data Sharing

Parkode does not share any data with third parties because we do not collect any data.

When you share a barcode via QR code or link, you are choosing to share that runner's name and athlete ID with the recipient. This is a deliberate action you control.

Data Retention

All data is stored locally on your device for as long as you keep the app installed.

Guest barcodes automatically expire after 24 hours and can be manually dismissed at any time
Family barcodes remain until you delete them
All data is permanently deleted when you uninstall the app

Children's Privacy

Parkode may store athlete IDs for junior parkrun participants. This data is:

Stored only on the parent/guardian's device
Never transmitted to Parkode servers
Limited to publicly available parkrun profile information

Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have full control:

Access: View your data anytime in the app
Delete: Remove individual runners or uninstall the app to delete all data
Export: Share barcodes via QR or link (your choice)

Third-Party Services

parkrun.org.uk — We fetch publicly available runner profile data from parkrun's website. This is governed by parkrun's own privacy policy and terms of service. Parkode is not affiliated with parkrun.

Google Play Distribution

When installed via Google Play, the app may communicate with Google Play Services for:

Purpose	Data	Controlled by
License verification	Installation status, Google account identifier	Google
Update checks	App version, device compatibility	Google
Crash reporting (if enabled on your device)	Crash logs, device info	Google

This is standard Android/Google Play behaviour and is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Parkode does not receive or have access to any of this data.

Apple App Store Distribution

When installed via the App Store, the app may communicate with Apple services for:

Purpose	Data	Controlled by
License verification	Installation status, Apple ID identifier	Apple
Update checks	App version, device compatibility	Apple
Crash reporting (if enabled on your device)	Crash logs, device info	Apple
App analytics (if enabled on your device)	Usage statistics, performance data	Apple

This is standard iOS/App Store behaviour and is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. Parkode does not receive or have access to any of this data.

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be communicated through app update notes.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

Summary

Parkode stores runner names and parkrun athlete IDs locally on your device. This data never leaves your device except when fetching publicly available profile information from parkrun.org.uk. We do not operate any data-collecting servers, do not collect any personal data, and do not track your usage. All data can be deleted by uninstalling the app.