PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated December 16, 2024
This privacy notice for ScoutDog Golf LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you visit our website at http://www.scoutdoggolf.com, or download and use our mobile application (ScoutDog Golf).
Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@scoutdoggolf.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Personal information you disclose to us
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.
Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect may include:
- Names (winner names for bet tracking)
- Email addresses
- Usernames
- Authentication credentials (through Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In)
- Golf handicap information
- Putter information
- Betting and win ticket data
- User stories and feedback
Information automatically collected
In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include device and usage information, such as:
- Device type and operating system
- App version information
- Session information and timestamps
- Analytics data (via Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics)
Use of Services Without an Account
Our mobile application allows you to access the putting odds calculator and other non-account-based features without creating an account or signing in. When using the app anonymously, we only collect minimal analytics data. To sync your data across devices, save win tickets to the cloud, or access account-based features, you will need to create an account.
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.
We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:
- To facilitate account creation and authentication (via Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In)
- To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user
- To sync your betting data and win tickets across your devices
- To calculate putting odds based on your handicap and distance
- To respond to user inquiries and offer support to users
- To send administrative information to you
- To enable user-to-user communications (friends list functionality)
- To improve our Services through analytics and user feedback
3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following third parties.
We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We use the following third-party services to operate our Services:
- Google Firebase: For cloud storage, real-time database, and authentication services
- Google Analytics: For usage analytics and app performance monitoring
- Google Tag Manager: For tracking and analytics management
- Apple Sign-In: For secure authentication on Apple devices
- Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Our website and mobile application use the following tracking technologies:
- Google Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website and mobile application
- Google Tag Manager: Used to manage and deploy marketing and analytics tags
- Session Identifiers: Used to maintain your session state and preferences
- Firebase Analytics: Used to track app usage, user engagement, and performance metrics
These technologies help us:
- Understand user behavior and improve our Services
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Diagnose technical issues and improve app performance
- Remember your preferences and settings
5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Account Data: Retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services
- Win Tickets and Game Data: Retained as long as your account is active; you can delete individual tickets at any time
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default, after which it is automatically deleted
- Account Deletion: When you delete your account using the "DELETE ACCOUNT" feature in the app, all your personal data, including win tickets, handicap information, and user profile data, will be permanently deleted from our systems within 30 days
6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. These measures include:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols
- Firebase Security: Your data is stored in Google Firebase, which provides enterprise-grade security and encryption at rest
- Authentication: We use secure authentication methods including Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In, which utilize industry-standard security protocols
- Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: You can update your handicap, putter information, and other profile data directly in the app
- Right to Delete: You can delete individual win tickets by swiping left on them in the app, clear all win history using the "CLEAR HISTORY" button, or permanently delete your entire account using the "DELETE ACCOUNT" button
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@scoutdoggolf.com.
8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 13 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 13 years old or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent's use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 13 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 13, please contact us at info@scoutdoggolf.com.
9. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this privacy notice. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
10. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at info@scoutdoggolf.com or contact us by post at:
ScoutDog Golf LLC
Email: info@scoutdoggolf.com
If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
