Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AgeCourse ("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 amateur golf competition service ("Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Give Us

When you register for an account or complete your golfer profile, we may collect:

• Name (first and last) and email address
• Phone number and mailing address
• Your GHIN number and home club
• Your birth year (not your full date of birth), used to place you in age-based flights
• Tournament results and scores connected to your account

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Calculate net scores, place you in flights, and keep rankings and points
• Send you account-related communications (sign-in codes and security notices)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve the Service and understand how it is used
• Protect against fraud, score manipulation, and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with vendors who help us operate the Service (for example, Brevo for transactional emails and Amazon Web Services for hosting).
• Leaderboards: Your name, flight, ranking, and points may be shown to other members on leaderboards.
• Retail Partners: We will not share your contact details with retailers or other partners without first asking for your consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you ask us to delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, passwordless sign-in with one-time email codes, and optional two-step verification. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to keep you signed in and to remember your preferences. You can clear it through your browser settings, which signs you out.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@agecourse.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, including retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@agecourse.com.