Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve our Service. This may include:

User-Provided Information

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Account profile information (username, preferences)
• Support requests and correspondence
• Golf round data and statistics you input into the App

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Anonymized analytics to understand feature usage and improve the App, including pages viewed, features used, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and App version
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and crash reports for troubleshooting

Location Data

With your explicit consent, we collect precise GPS location data for:

• Course identification and hole mapping
• Distance measurements to greens and hazards
• Shot tracking and performance analysis

Location data is processed primarily on your device. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings, though this will limit GPS-dependent features.

No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected without your explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality and features
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant insights
• Process and respond to your support requests
• Send important service announcements and updates
• Analyze usage patterns to improve performance and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

We do not use your information for targeted advertising or sell it to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage and Synchronization

Your golf round data, statistics, and preferences are stored:

• Locally on your device: All data is initially stored on your iPhone or Apple Watch
• iCloud (optional): If you enable iCloud synchronization, your data is backed up to your personal iCloud account, subject to Apple's privacy policies

You maintain full control over your data and can delete it at any time through the App settings or by deleting the App.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering the Service, including:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Analytics services (anonymized data only)
• Crash reporting and performance monitoring tools

These providers operate under strict confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process, court orders, or government requests
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of myGolfEdge, our users, or the public
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
• Enforce our Terms of Service

Business Transfers

If myGolfEdge is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
• Encryption of data at rest on our servers
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data privacy and security practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our safeguards.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Retention Periods

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analysis
• Support Correspondence: Retained for as long as reasonably necessary to address your inquiry

Your Deletion Rights

You may request deletion of your data by:

• Deleting your account through the App settings
• Contacting us at privacy@mygolfedge.net

We will respond to deletion requests within 30 days. Some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited time or as required by law.

7. Third-Party Services

The App may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:

• Apple Services: iCloud for data synchronization, Apple Sign-In for authentication
• Analytics Providers: For understanding feature usage (anonymized data only)
• Crash Reporting: To identify and fix technical issues

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing:

• Apple Privacy Policy

We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR (European Union), CCPA (California), or similar privacy laws.

Your Rights Include:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request limitation on how we process your data
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights, including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@mygolfedge.net. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30 days). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. International Data Transfers

If you use myGolfEdge outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

10. Children's Privacy

myGolfEdge does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without verified parental consent.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@mygolfedge.net.

Age requirements and parental permission for users under 18 are detailed in our Terms of Service.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email (if you have provided an email address)
• Provide an in-app notification of significant changes
• Post the updated policy on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@mygolfedge.net
• Website: mygolfedge.net/support

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.