Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, update your profile, or contact us. This may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Golf-related information (Handicap Index®, scores, course preferences)
• Profile information (username, display name, location)
• League and competition data
• Communications with us and other users

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our service
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send technical notices and support messages
• Communicate with you about leagues, competitions, and events
• Personalize your experience
• Monitor and analyze trends and usage

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users in your leagues and competitions (scores, handicaps, etc.)
• With your consent or at your direction
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and the safety of our users
• In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number, we may send you SMS messages for:

• Account verification and security
• Round reminders and notifications
• League updates and announcements

You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by updating your notification preferences in your account settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help provide our service, including:

• Supabase for database and authentication services
• Twilio for SMS communications
• USGA® and GHIN® services for handicap and course information where you authorize them

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Control your notification preferences
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Delete your account

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information even after account deletion for legitimate business purposes and legal obligations.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the last updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@avidgolf.app.