Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Who we are

PingGear is a free marketplace for buying and selling table tennis equipment, run as a hobby project by a single developer. Contact: [email protected]

What data we collect

  • Account data — email address, username, optional profile details (location, club, avatar)
  • Listing data — titles, descriptions, photos, prices you post
  • Messages — messages sent between buyers and sellers through the platform
  • Usage data — page views, listing view counts (via Google Analytics)

How we use it

  • To provide the marketplace — show listings, forward messages, manage your account
  • To send transactional emails — message notifications, password reset
  • To improve the platform — understanding which features are used
  • We never sell your data or use it for advertising

Google sign-in

If you sign in with Google, we receive your email address and name from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password. You can revoke access at any time in your Google account settings.

Cookies

We use a single session cookie to keep you logged in. Google Analytics sets its own cookies for usage tracking. We do not use advertising cookies.

Data storage

We use third-party service providers to host and operate the site. Core application data is hosted on Hetzner infrastructure in Germany. Images are stored on Cloudflare R2. Traffic to the site is proxied through Cloudflare for DNS, CDN, and security/bot protection. Transactional emails are sent via Resend. Some of these providers may process limited data in other jurisdictions as part of operating their services.

We retain account data while your account remains active and as needed to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms. You may request deletion of your account data at any time, subject to any legal or operational retention requirements.

Your rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email [email protected]