Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Partners in Par ("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 mobile application and related services (collectively, the "App"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Account & Contact Information: Name, email address, and account credentials when you register.
• Profile Data: Golf experience level, handicap, partner information, and preferences you choose to enter.
• User-Generated Content: Golf round scores, notes, memories, photos, trip itineraries, community posts, and other content you create in the App.
• Device & Usage Data: Device identifiers, operating system version, app usage patterns, crash reports, and diagnostic information.
• Location Information: Coarse location data if you choose to associate golf courses or trips with a location. We do not continuously track your precise location.
• Photos: If you grant permission, images you upload from your photo library to create memories or community posts.
• Calendar Data: If you connect Google Calendar, we access your calendar to add golf trip events on your behalf. We do not read or store your existing calendar events.
• Payment Information: Subscription payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the App and its features.
• To personalize your experience and generate AI-powered recommendations and itineraries.
• To send you product updates, challenge reminders, and service communications.
• To process subscription payments and manage your account.
• To add golf trip events to your connected calendar at your request.
• To analyze usage and improve the App's performance and features.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

4. Artificial Intelligence & Third-Party AI Services

The App uses AI-powered features, including the Caddie Cupid assistant and date/trip planner. To provide these features, your prompts and relevant context (such as location and experience level) are sent to AI model providers. We do not use your content to train AI models without your explicit consent. AI-generated responses are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

5. Device Permissions

The App may request the following device-level permissions:

• Photo Library Access: To allow you to upload photos for memories and community posts. Access is only used when you actively choose to attach a photo.
• Camera: To allow you to take photos directly within the App.
• Notifications: To send you optional challenge reminders and updates. You can manage or disable notifications in your device settings at any time.
• Internet Access: Required for all App functionality including data sync, AI features, and payment processing.

You may revoke any permission at any time in your device's Settings. Revoking a permission may limit certain App features.

6. Sharing of Your Information

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our App (e.g., Base44 platform, Stripe for payments, AI model providers). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Google: If you connect your Google Calendar, we interact with Google's APIs under Google's Privacy Policy.
• Community Features: Content you post publicly in the Community section (posts, comments) is visible to other users.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Some data may be retained for legal, audit, or fraud-prevention purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.

11. Third-Party Links & Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., golf course booking links). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their policies.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: You may request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, the sources, the purpose, and the third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. No "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link is required because we do not engage in these practices.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect or use sensitive personal information as defined by the CPRA beyond what is necessary to provide the service.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@partners-in-par.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

13. European Union & UK Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR. Our lawful bases for processing your personal information are:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide the App and its features you requested.
• Consent: For optional features such as photo uploads, notifications, and AI-powered features, where you have given explicit consent.
• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, fraud prevention, and improving the App, where our interests do not override your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to retain data by law.

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact support@partners-in-par.com.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, through an in-app notice. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: