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🏌️‍♂️ Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Welcome to Golf Tips For The Weekend Warriors ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Golf skill level and preferences

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our app:

• Tips you view, save, and bookmark
• Search queries
• App features used (text-to-speech, categories browsed)
• Device information (OS version, device type)
• Log data (access times, app crashes)

1.3 Information We DO NOT Collect

• We do not collect your physical location
• We do not access your contacts
• We do not track you across other apps or websites

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the app functionality
• Personalize your experience with relevant golf tips
• Save your bookmarked tips across devices
• Send you important account notifications
• Improve our app based on usage patterns
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate the app (cloud hosting, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits
• Secure server infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through the app's Settings.

5.2 Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account at any time:

• Go to Settings → User Profile → Delete Account
• Confirm your password for security
• All your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days

5.3 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data by contacting us at the email below.

5.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails through your account settings or by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

7. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services:

• Text-to-Speech: Native device APIs (no data sent externally)
• Cloud Hosting: Your data is stored on secure servers

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal obligations.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Email notification
• In-app notification
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object