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Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. This policy describes how Golf + Social collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Key Highlights
We collect only necessary information to provide our services
Your data is encrypted and securely stored
We never sell your personal information
You can request deletion of your data at any time.
1. Introduction
Golf + Social ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways: Personal Information You Provide: • Account information (name, email, phone number) • Profile details (photo, bio, golf handicap)
• Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers)
• Communications with us or other users Automatically Collected Information:
• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, pages viewed, actions taken)
• Location data (with your permission, to find nearby courses) • Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Connect you with other golfers and facilitate social features
• Send notifications about bookings, events, and updates
• Personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
With Other Users:
• Your profile information is visible to other app users
• Your participation in events and groups may be visible to other members With Service Providers:
• Payment processors to handle transactions
• Cloud hosting providers to store data
• Analytics providers to improve our services
• Customer support tools to assist you
For Legal Reasons:
• To comply with applicable laws or legal processes
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Golf + Social, our users, or the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information,
including:
• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Secure data storage with reputable cloud providers However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@golfswingsocial.com.
7. Location Information
With your permission, we collect location data to:
• Show nearby golf courses and events
• Provide location-based recommendations
• Display accurate distances to courses You can disable location services at any time through your device settings. Some features may not function properly without location access.
8. Push Notifications
We may send push notifications to inform you about:
• Booking confirmations and reminders
• Event updates and invitations
• Friend requests and messages
• Promotional offers (with your consent) You can manage notification preferences in your device settings or within the App's settings.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our App is used
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing You can control cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.
13. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
14. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to equal service and price We do not sell personal information to third parties.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: golfplusocial@gmail.com
Phone: 1-414-469-1611
By using Golf + Social, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.