GRIP Note — Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Pylon Motorsports (“we”, “us”, “our”) built GRIP Note. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use GRIP Note. A free demo version is available with limited functionality; the full version is available as a one-time purchase.
Summary
GRIP Note is an offline-first application. Your data stays on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on external servers.
Information Collection and Use
GRIP Note does not:
- Collect personal information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
- Require account creation or login
- Use analytics, tracking, or advertising services
- Transmit data over the internet
- Store data on external servers or cloud services
All rally data, pacenotes, and app settings are stored locally on your device using an on-device database.
Device Permissions
GRIP Note requests the following device permissions, all of which are used solely on-device:
Location (GPS)
- Purpose: To track distance (odometer) during recce and rally stages.
- When used: Only while the app is in the foreground during Drive or Reading mode.
- Data handling: GPS coordinates are used to calculate distance only. Raw location data is not stored or transmitted. Only the calculated distance (in metres) is saved with your pacenotes.
Microphone
- Purpose: To capture spoken pacenotes using voice input in Drive mode.
- When used: Only when you press the Speak button.
- Data handling: Audio is processed on-device by the operating system's speech recognition service. No audio recordings are stored or transmitted by GRIP Note.
Speech Recognition
- Purpose: To convert spoken words into text for pacenote entry.
- When used: Only when you press the Speak button in Drive mode.
- Data handling: Speech recognition is handled by your device's built-in speech recognition service (Google Speech Services on Android, Apple Speech on iOS). Please refer to your device manufacturer's privacy policy for details on how speech data is processed. GRIP Note does not send audio to any third-party service.
Motion Sensors (Accelerometer)
- Purpose: To detect phone tilt angle for compass-based direction and severity detection in Drive mode.
- When used: Only while Drive mode is active.
- Data handling: Sensor data is processed in real-time on-device and is not stored or transmitted.
Data Storage
All data is stored locally on your device:
- Rally configurations, stages, and pacenotes are stored in a local SQLite database.
- App settings and preferences are stored in the same local database.
- No data is backed up to or synced with external servers.
Data Export and Sharing
You may choose to export your rally data as:
- JSON files (.grip.json) for backup or transfer to another device.
- PDF files for printing.
These exports are initiated by you and shared using your device's built-in sharing functionality. We have no access to exported files.
Data Deletion
You can delete any or all of your data at any time:
- Delete individual rallies, stages, or pacenotes within the app.
- Uninstall the app to remove all data from your device.
Purchases
GRIP Note is available as a free demo with limited functionality. The full version is available as a one-time in-app purchase. Purchase transactions are processed entirely by the platform store (Google Play or Apple App Store). We do not collect, process, or store any payment information. Your purchase status is managed by the respective platform.
Third-Party Services
GRIP Note does not integrate with any analytics platforms or advertising networks.
The app uses the following platform-provided services:
- Speech recognition: Provided by Google (Android) or Apple (iOS) on-device services.
- In-app purchases: Processed by Google Play or the Apple App Store.
These services are governed by their respective privacy policies:
Children's Privacy
GRIP Note does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. The app does not collect personal information from any user.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Pylon Motorsports
Email: info@pylonmotorsports.com