App permissions
Last updated: 4 October 2026
PadelGlob asks for each permission only when you use the feature that needs it, and works without the optional ones. We do not ask for access to contacts, microphone, calendar, SMS, calls or background location.
Permissions
| Permission | What we use it for | If you decline |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Take photos for your profile, posts and rackets, and scan QR codes (club access, tickets, adding friends) | You can pick a photo from your gallery; the QR scanner will not be available |
| Photos and files (gallery) | Choose an image for your profile, posts, rackets or club. It only accesses the image you pick | You will not be able to upload photos from the gallery |
| Location (while using the app) | Show nearby clubs and courts, set a club's address and, if you turn it on, alert you about nearby matches using an approximate area of ~5 km | You can search for clubs by name or city |
| Notifications | Alerts about matches, bookings, results to validate, messages and reminders | The app works the same, but without alerts |
| Internet | Connect to our servers and payment providers | Required to use the app |
What we do NOT do
- We do not use background location or track your movements.
- We do not read your contacts, calendar or SMS messages.
- We do not record audio or video.
- Precise location is only used at the moment you search and is not stored.
How to change them
At any time from the system settings: iPhone → Settings → PadelGlob; Android → Settings → Apps → PadelGlob → Permissions. Approximate location for match alerts can also be turned off in the app (Settings → Privacy).