Privacy Policy — Golf League Hub

1. Introduction

Golf League Hub ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account information (name, email address, password)
Profile information (profile picture, biographical information)
Golf-related data (scores, handicaps, league participation)
Communication data (messages, comments, posts)
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Mobile phone number when you provide it (for example in your profile or when required for SMS)
SMS preferences and consent records (whether you opted in or out of SMS, and related timestamps we store for compliance)

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our service, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process transactions and send related information
Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
Personalize and improve your experience
Send SMS text messages when you have opted in and we have your mobile number, limited to service-related purposes described at account creation (for example urgent or transactional notices tied to messaging in the app)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

With your consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so
Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including SMS and communications providers (such as Twilio) and mobile carriers as necessary to deliver text messages you have agreed to receive
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
Business transfers: We may share information in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
Club and league data: Information you share within clubs and leagues may be visible to other members of those groups

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal information
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your information
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information
Opt out of SMS: you can decline SMS when you create your account or complete an invitation or claim flow; if you previously opted in, you may opt out by following instructions in messages (for example replying STOP where supported) or by contacting us through support

You can exercise these rights by contacting us through our support channels or by using the account settings in your profile.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

8. 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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and those third parties with whom we share it as described in this policy.

10. SMS Text Messages

If you choose to receive SMS from Golf League Hub, we use your mobile phone number and consent only to send the types of messages described when you opt in (for example urgent or transactional alerts related to your use of the service). Message frequency varies based on your activity and club settings. Standard message and data rates may apply from your carrier.

We do not sell your phone number or use it for SMS marketing unless we separately obtain appropriate consent and describe that use clearly. Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

For how to opt out and get help, see our Terms of Use (SMS Text Messaging Program section).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our support channels.