Privacy Policy — Golf Brawl

Section 1

Overview

📋 The Short Version Golf Brawl is designed for social scorekeeping and friendly competition. We collect minimal data — primarily app usage analytics to improve your experience — and we do not sell your personal information.

Golf Brawl ("we," "our," or "us") is a social golf scoring app that lets golfers track, manage, and share scores and results with friends on the course. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

This Privacy Policy applies to the Golf Brawl mobile application and our website. By using Golf Brawl, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.

Section 2

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account information When you create an account, we collect your name, username, and email address.

Game data Game details, scores, and round history, that you enter into the app.

Communications If you contact us for support, we retain that correspondence.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage analytics Information about how you interact with the app, including features used, session duration, screens viewed, and actions taken.

Device information Device type, operating system version, app version, and unique device identifiers.

Crash reports If the app crashes, we collect diagnostic data to help us identify and fix the issue.

Performance data App load times, error rates, and technical performance metrics.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Payment or financial information (no real-money transactions)
Precise GPS or location data
Contacts or address book access
Camera or microphone access (unless you initiate)

Section 3

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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Providing the Service

To create and maintain your account, save your game data, and deliver core app functionality.

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Improving the App

Usage analytics help us understand which features are most valuable and where we can improve.

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Troubleshooting

Crash data and performance metrics help us diagnose and fix bugs quickly.

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Communications

To send important notices about the app, updates, or respond to your support requests.

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Safety & Integrity

To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service.

⚠️ We do not use your data for targeted advertising or sell your information to third-party marketers.

Section 4

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

Service providers We work with trusted vendors (such as analytics providers and cloud hosting services) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal requirements We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority.

Business transfers If Golf Brawl is acquired or merges with another company, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, with advance notice provided.

With your consent We will share information in any other circumstances only with your explicit consent.

Section 5

Analytics & Third-Party Services

Golf Brawl uses third-party analytics services to help us understand app usage and performance. These services may collect information about your use of the app in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Analytics Services We Use

Kochava

We use Kochava for mobile measurement and analytics. Kochava may collect device identifiers and usage data. Kochava supports user privacy controls including opt-out options.
Review Kochava's Privacy Policy →

Firebase / Google Analytics for Firebase

Used for crash reporting and app performance monitoring. Google's privacy policy applies.
Review Google's Privacy Policy →

Opting Out of Analytics

You can limit analytics data collection by adjusting your device's advertising settings or by contacting us at the address below to request an analytics opt-out.

Section 6

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.

Data Type	Retention Period
Account data	Until you delete your account
Game history	As long as your account exists
Analytics data	Up to 24 months (aggregated / anonymized)
Support correspondence	Up to 3 years for quality and legal purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it by law.

Section 7

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

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Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

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Correction

Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

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Deletion

Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

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Portability

Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.

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Opt-Out

Opt out of non-essential communications or analytics collection.

🏛️ California Residents (CCPA) You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell your data), and to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 11.

Section 8

Children's Privacy

Golf Brawl is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

Section 9

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:

Encrypted data transmission (TLS/HTTPS)
Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
Regular security reviews

⚠️ No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your Golf Brawl account.

Section 10

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

Posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date
Sending a notification via the Golf Brawl app

Your continued use of Golf Brawl after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Section 11

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

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Golf Brawl Privacy Team

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.

privacy@golfbrawl.com

Golf Brawl Privacy Policy

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