No Collar Golf ("we", "us", or "our") operates the No Collar Golf platform, including the website and mobile app. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. For rules governing your conduct on the platform, see our Terms of Use.

1. Information We Collect

• Account data: Email address, display name, username, password hash, and date of birth when you register.
• Profile data: Profile photo, bio, and any other information you choose to add to your profile.
• Golf data: Handicap index, round scores, course information, and league participation data you enter or that is recorded through the platform.
• Location (manual): If you use the location feature, we store your city and state only. Your exact coordinates are never stored. You control whether this is visible to other users via your Settings.
• Location (IP-based): Your IP address is used to approximate your country and city for internal moderation and abuse-prevention purposes only. IP-derived location is not displayed on your profile.
• Content: Posts, comments, reactions, and direct messages you create on the platform.
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and timestamps of activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate the No Collar Golf platform.
• To track and display your handicap, round history, and league standings.
• To send account-related emails (verification, password reset, support replies).
• To detect and prevent abuse, spam, and unauthorized access.
• To improve the platform based on aggregate usage patterns.

3. Direct Messages

Direct messages between users are encrypted at rest. They are not used for advertising or analytics. We may access message content only when required to investigate a reported abuse complaint.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Email delivery and hosting providers under confidentiality agreements.
• Third-party APIs: IP geolocation (ip-api.com) and map search (Nominatim/OpenStreetMap) — only your IP or a location search string is sent; no account data is transmitted.
• Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of users.

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and all associated data at any time from your Settings page. Some data may be retained in backups for up to 90 days after deletion.

6. Security

We use industry-standard practices including HTTPS, password hashing, rate limiting, and encrypted direct messages. No system is 100% secure; we encourage you to use a strong, unique password.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data via your profile or account settings.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Object to processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the Support page.

8. Children

No Collar Golf is strictly for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has created an account, contact us immediately and we will remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or an in-app notice. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us through the Support page.