MatchOps

Your data in MatchOps is stored securely. This guide covers the storage options available and how to protect and manage your valuable match data effectively.

Data Storage Options

MatchOps offers two ways to store your data. You choose your preferred mode when first opening the app.

Local Mode (No Account)

Store all data on your device only:

No account required - Start using immediately
Works completely offline - No internet needed
Data stays on device - Maximum privacy
Single device only - Data doesn't sync between devices

Local mode is ideal for coaches who use a single device and prefer keeping data completely private.

Cloud Mode (Account Required)

Store data in the cloud with automatic sync:

Account required - Sign up with email and password
Sync across devices - Access data from any device
Automatic sync - Data stored securely in the cloud
Works offline - Changes save locally, sync when online

Cloud mode is ideal for coaches who use multiple devices or want automatic sync across devices.

Choosing Your Mode

When you first open MatchOps, you'll see the Welcome Screen with two options:

Start without an account - Start immediately with device-only storage
Use Cloud Sync - Create an account or sign in for cross-device sync

You can change your mode later in Settings.

Account Management

This section applies to Cloud Mode users only.

Creating an Account

Select Cloud Mode

On the Welcome Screen, tap Use Cloud Sync.

Choose Sign Up

Select the sign-up option to create a new account.

Enter Your Details

Provide your email address and choose a password.

Verify Email

Check your email and click the verification link.

Signing In

If you already have an account:

Select Use Cloud Sync on the Welcome Screen
Enter your email and password
Tap Sign In

Password Reset

Forgot your password?

On the sign-in screen, tap Forgot Password
Enter your email address
Check your email for the reset link
Follow the link to set a new password

Signing Out

To sign out of your cloud account:

Open the menu (☰) and select Settings
Find the Account section
Tap Sign Out

Before signing out, ensure all data has synced. Check that the sync indicator shows no pending changes.

Migration Between Modes

You can switch between local and cloud modes at any time.

Local to Cloud Migration

Move your local data to the cloud:

Open Settings

Open the menu (☰) and select Settings.

Find Cloud Options

Look for the cloud/sync section.

Start Migration

Select the option to migrate to cloud mode.

Create or Sign In

Create a new cloud account or sign in to existing.

Confirm Migration

Review what will be migrated and confirm.

Your local data will be uploaded to your cloud account.

Cloud to Local Migration

Move your cloud data to local-only storage:

Open Settings

Open the menu (☰) and select Settings.

Find Mode Options

Look for the option to switch to local mode.

Confirm Migration

Review the implications and confirm.

After switching to local mode, your data will no longer sync. Cloud data remains in your account but won't update with local changes.

Sync Status

This section applies to Cloud Mode users only.

Understanding Sync Indicators

When using cloud mode, you'll see sync status indicators:

Synced - All changes saved to cloud
Syncing - Upload in progress
Pending - Changes waiting to sync
Offline - No connection, changes saved locally

Offline Behavior

Cloud mode works offline:

Changes save to your device immediately
When you reconnect, changes sync automatically
No data is lost during offline periods

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You can use the app normally even without internet. Go to a game, track everything, and it will sync when you're back online.

Sync Troubleshooting

If sync seems stuck:

Check your internet connection
Wait a few moments for retry
Try closing and reopening the app
Sign out and sign back in as last resort

Backup

Why Backup?

Even with cloud sync, manual backups are valuable:

Extra protection - Belt and suspenders approach
Point-in-time snapshots - Restore to specific dates
Transferable - Share data with others
Works in both modes - Local and cloud users benefit

Creating a Backup

Open Backup & Restore

Open the menu (☰) and select Backup & Restore.

Select Export All

Choose to export all your data.

Save the File

Save the backup file to a secure location.

Backup File Format

Backups are saved as JSON files containing:

All roster data
Complete game history
Season/tournament information
App settings

Backup Best Practices

Regular backups - Weekly or after important games
Multiple locations - Save to cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox)
Before updates - Backup before app or device updates
Before device changes - Essential when switching devices

Cloud mode users: Your data syncs automatically to the cloud, but manual backups give you additional protection and flexibility.

Restore

Restoring from Backup

Open Backup & Restore

Open the menu (☰) and select Backup & Restore.

Select Import

Choose the import/restore option.

Select Backup File

Navigate to your saved backup file.

Confirm Full Data Replacement

The app shows what will be imported. Importing replaces all existing data with the backup contents. Confirm to proceed with the restore.

Restoring from backup replaces all existing data with the backup contents. Make sure to export your current data first if you want to keep it.

Transfer to New Device

Local mode users:

Create a full backup on old device
Transfer backup file to new device (email, cloud, etc.)
Install MatchOps on new device
Restore from backup

Cloud mode users:

Install MatchOps on new device
Sign in with your account
Your data syncs automatically

Export Options

Excel Export

Export data to Excel for:

Detailed analysis
Sharing with others
External reporting
Creating custom reports

What Can Be Exported

Single Game - One game's complete data
Season Data - All games in a season
Full Database - Everything in JSON format
Player Stats - Cumulative statistics

Data Privacy

Local Mode Privacy

In local mode, your data is completely private:

No account required
No data transmission
No tracking or analytics
Data never leaves your device

Cloud Mode Privacy

In cloud mode, your data is stored securely:

Data stored in Supabase (EU region)
Protected by your account credentials
Row-level security ensures only you access your data
No sharing with third parties
You can delete your account and all data anytime

Sharing Data

When you export, you control who receives it. Consider:

Only share what's necessary
Use secure transfer methods
Delete exports after sharing

Storage Management

Checking Storage

View your storage usage in the Settings modal (About section):

Storage Usage - Shows used space vs. available quota (e.g., "45 MB of 50 MB")
Visual progress bar indicating percentage used

App Settings

The Settings modal provides:

Language - Switch between English and Finnish
Default Team Name - Pre-fill your team name for new games
Season Period - Customize season start/end dates (default: October-May)
Account (cloud mode) - View account info and sign out

Clearing Data

If you need to clear data:

Delete individual games - Open the menu (☰), select Load Game..., then use the delete option on any game
Re-sync from Cloud (cloud mode) - Clear local data and re-download from cloud (Settings > Data & Privacy > Danger Zone)
Delete All Data (cloud mode) - Permanently delete both local and cloud data (Settings > Data & Privacy > Danger Zone)
Delete All Data (local mode) - Permanently delete all local data (Settings > Data & Privacy > Danger Zone)

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Export a backup before deleting data. Storage space is rarely a limiting factor, so consider keeping data rather than deleting it.

Troubleshooting Data Issues

Data Not Saving

If data isn't persisting:

Check that the app has storage permissions
Verify available device storage
Try restarting the app
Clear app cache and try again

Corrupted Data

If data appears corrupted:

Try refreshing the app
Restore from a recent backup
Export working data before any fixes

Cloud Sync Issues

If cloud data isn't syncing:

Check your internet connection
Verify you're signed in
Wait for automatic retry
Try signing out and back in

See Troubleshooting for more help.