What data is stored
Carnival timing data (race results, carnival codes, participant names if entered) is stored in Google Firebase Realtime Database. Data is only accessible by anyone who knows the carnival code. No account or sign-in is required from participants.
Anonymous authentication
The app uses Firebase Anonymous Authentication so writes to your carnival are authenticated — preventing random interference. No identity or personal information is linked to this session.
Isolation
Every carnival lives in its own isolated data path. One school's carnival cannot read or write another school's data.
No tracking or advertising
No analytics, no cookies, no advertising. The app loads once and works fully offline — no data leaves your device except Firebase sync for timing coordination.
Data retention
Published results remain accessible via carnival code until manually deleted. Unpublished session data is ephemeral.