This Privacy Policy explains how The Golfers App ("TGA," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by TheGolfersApp, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy. Questions? Reach us at Thegolfersapp.support@gmail.com.
1Who this applies to
The Service is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a person under 18, we will delete it.
2Information we collect
Information you provide
- Account information: your email address and password (stored in encrypted/hashed form and never visible to us).
- Profile information: your display name, bio, profile photo, cover photo, handicap index, home courses, and avatar.
- Content you create: challenge posts, match results and scores, ratings you give other players, direct messages you send, and any reports you submit.
Information generated through use
- Activity data: your matches, rounds, scores, win/loss record, handicap history, and rankings.
- Safety data: users you block, reports you file, and moderation actions on your account.
- Location: the city or region you select in your profile (used for city leaderboards and "The Network"). We do not collect precise GPS location unless you grant permission for a feature that requires it.
Information collected automatically
- Device and technical data: basic device information and a push-notification token (if you enable notifications).
- Usage and log data: standard technical information generated when you use the app, used to operate and improve the Service.
3How we use your information
We use your information to create and manage your account and handicap; operate core features (matchmaking, challenges, leaderboards, The Network, messaging, and ratings); send notifications you've enabled; keep the Service safe by reviewing reports and enforcing our rules; maintain and improve the Service; and respond to your support requests.
We do not sell your personal information.
4How we share information
- With other users: your profile, ratings, rankings, challenge posts, and messages you send are visible to other users as part of the Service. Your email and password are never shared with other users.
- Service providers: we use trusted third parties to run the Service, including Supabase (database, authentication, and storage) and Expo (push-notification delivery), who process data on our behalf.
- Legal reasons: we may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users, the public, or TGA.
- Business transfers: if TGA is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5Data retention
We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we delete your personal information, except where we are required to retain certain records for legal, safety, or fraud-prevention purposes.
6Your rights and choices
- Access and update your profile information in the app.
- Delete your account and associated data at any time from Settings → Delete account.
- Notifications: turn push notifications on or off in your device settings.
- Privacy rights: depending on where you live, you may have additional rights to access, correct, or delete your information. Contact us at Thegolfersapp.support@gmail.com to exercise them.
7Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted storage of credentials and access controls that limit who can view your data. No system is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information and respond to issues promptly.
8Children
The Service is not directed to and may not be used by anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, notify you in the app. Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
10Contact us
Questions or requests about this Policy or your information: Thegolfersapp.support@gmail.com.
This document reflects how The Golfers App works and is not legal advice. Before launch, consider having it reviewed by a lawyer, especially as you add payments or operate across multiple regions.