Kernel — Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 15, 2026 · Operated by Kernel ("we", "us")
Kernel is a cornhole scoring app. This policy explains what we collect, why, and your choices. Questions: privacy@kerneltoss.com.
What we collect
- Account info — your email address and the display name you choose.
- Sign-in identifiers — if you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive a stable account identifier and your email from that provider. We never receive your Google/Apple password.
- Gameplay data — matches you score: scores, rounds, per-bag results, and your derived skill rating (POP).
- Approximate location — only if you turn on "nearby games." Your device's location is sent to our server to show games happening near you, and stored with a game you host so nearby players can find it. The rest of the app works without it, and you can turn it off in your device settings.
- Subscription status — if you subscribe to Kernel Pro, our payments provider (RevenueCat) processes the purchase and gives us your subscription status tied to your account. Payment is handled by the App Store; we never see your card details.
- Authentication tokens — a session token so you stay signed in.
We do not collect your contacts, advertising identifiers, or device sensors, we do not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs, and we do not track you across other apps or websites.
How we use it
- Create and secure your account and keep you signed in.
- Score games and compute your stats, head-to-head records, leaderboards, and rating.
- If you enable nearby games, use your location to show games near you and let nearby players find a game you host.
- Send sign-in codes and account-verification emails.
We do not sell your data or use it for advertising or cross-app tracking.
Who processes it
We share data only with service providers that operate the app on our behalf:
- Google / Apple — only when you choose to sign in with them, to authenticate you.
- Email delivery provider — to send your sign-in and verification emails (your email address and the message).
- RevenueCat — to manage Kernel Pro subscriptions; it receives a Kernel account identifier and your subscription status.
- Hosting / database provider — to store your account and gameplay data.
Retention and deletion
We keep your data while your account exists. You can delete your account at any time in the app (Settings → Delete Account) or by emailing privacy@kerneltoss.com from your account email.
Deletion permanently removes your account, sign-in identifiers, stats, and rating. Your past match records are retained for the other players in those games, with your name replaced by "Deleted player."
Security
Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS). Sign-in is passwordless (one-time email codes or Google/Apple), so we never store a password for your account.
Children
Kernel is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact privacy@kerneltoss.com and we will delete it.
Changes
We'll update this page and the "Last updated" date when this policy changes.
Contact
privacy@kerneltoss.com · Kernel