Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/25/2025

At BuddiesOnTheGreen, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [www.buddiesonthegreen.com] (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our Site:

• Personal Information: When you sign up for our platform or interact with our services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, location, age, and other details related to your golf preferences.
• Messaging Data: If you use our messaging system to communicate with other users, we may collect the content of those messages along with metadata such as timestamps and recipient information.
• Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity.
• Google Maps Data: If you use our Google Maps API integration to find golf courses, we may collect location data and search queries associated with the maps and courses you view.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and enhance our services: This includes facilitating user communication via the messaging system, showing golf courses, and offering personalized golf-related suggestions based on your location.
• To improve the user experience: We may use your data to personalize your interaction with the Site, such as showing golf courses based on your location or interests.
• To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to send you updates, promotions, or important notices regarding the Site.
• To ensure security and compliance: We monitor and analyze usage for fraud detection, security monitoring, and troubleshooting purposes.
• To comply with legal obligations: If required by law or to protect our legal rights, we may use or share your information in compliance with applicable laws.

3. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and Google for their Maps API. These providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only to provide services to us.
• Google Maps API: When you search for golf courses through Google Maps on our Site, your location and search queries may be shared with Google, who processes this data according to their own privacy policy.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our Site. These technologies help us remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features on the Site.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission method or electronic storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

• Accessing and Updating Your Information: You can view and update your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us.
• Opting Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in those emails. However, you may still receive important account-related communications.
• Controlling Your Location Data: If you want to restrict how we use location-based services, you can disable location sharing through your browser or device settings. However, doing so may limit some Site features.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

BuddiesOnTheGreen
Email: contact@buddiesonthegreen.com

Last updated: 4/28/2025