Privacy Policy

GolfMate ID values your privacy.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Profile picture
  • Golf club or association (if provided)

b. App Usage Data

  • Scores, stats, and shot history
  • Tournament participation
  • Device information (model, OS, crash logs)

c. Location Data

GolfMate ID may collect GPS data when you:

  • Track shots
  • Use distance measurement
  • Navigate the course

You can disable location access anytime in your device settings, but some features will not work.

d. Third-Party Sign-In

If you use Google/Apple sign-in, we only receive:

  • Your name
  • Your email
  • Your profile image (if available)

We never receive your password.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide score tracking and analytics
  • Calculate distances and map your shots
  • Generate tournament leaderboards
  • Improve app functionality
  • Send notifications related to events, updates, or promotions
  • Prevent fraud or unfair play

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Store & Protect Data

We implement:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secured databases
  • Access controls
  • Regular security audits

No system is completely immune from risk, but we take strong measures to safeguard your data.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited data:

a. Tournament Organizers

If you join a tournament, organizers may see:

  • Your name
  • Your scores
  • Your handicap (if supported)

b. Service Providers

Analytics tools, cloud hosting, and crash-reporting services.

All partners must comply with privacy standards.

c. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law.

5. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or analytics tools to:

  • Improve performance
  • Analyze user behavior
  • Customize features

This data is anonymized and cannot identify you.

6. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request deletion of your account
  • Update personal information
  • Withdraw consent for notifications

To delete data, send a request to our support email.

7. Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide app functionality
  • Maintain tournament history
  • Fulfill legal obligations

8. Children’s Privacy

GolfMate ID is not designed for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.

We will notify users in-app if changes are significant.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions: