Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use JunkMan Golf, we collect the following types of information:

  • Account information: display name, email address, and password (hashed, never stored in plain text)
  • Golf data: handicap index, GHIN number, scores, round history, and game settings
  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, and general interaction patterns
  • Authentication data: if you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the JunkMan Golf service
  • Calculate handicaps, scores, and settlement amounts
  • Enable multiplayer features and round sharing
  • Send account-related communications (verification, password reset)
  • Improve and develop new features

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your golf data (scores, handicaps, round results) is visible to other players in rounds you participate in. We may share information with:

  • Other players in your rounds (scores, handicap, display name)
  • Service providers that help us operate the application (hosting, email delivery)
  • Law enforcement when required by law

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt. We use HTTPS for all data transmission. While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Sessions

JunkMan Golf uses session cookies to keep you signed in and analytics cookies to help us improve the product. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. For a full list of cookies and how to manage them, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information in your profile
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export your golf data

To exercise these rights, contact the JunkMan Golf team through the application or community channels.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for analytics purposes.

8. Children

JunkMan Golf is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the application. Continued use of JunkMan Golf after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions or concerns about this privacy policy can be directed to the JunkMan Golf team through the application or community channels.