Privacy Policy - Scramble

1. Introduction

Scramble (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
Profile Information: Age, skill level, playing preferences, profile photo, and bio
Game Information: Games you create or join, scores, ratings, and reviews
Communications: Messages you send to other users through our platform

Information Collected Automatically

Location Data: With your permission, we collect your location to show nearby games and courses
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: How you interact with our app, features you use, and time spent

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
Match you with compatible golf partners
Facilitate communication between users
Send notifications about games and messages
Process your ratings and reviews
Personalize your experience
Ensure safety and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Other Users: Your profile information, ratings, and game participation are visible to other users as part of the matching and community features
Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the Services (hosting, analytics, notifications)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the app settings.

7. Your Rights

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

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Export your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8. Location Data

We request location permissions to show you nearby games and courses. You can disable location services in your device settings at any time, though this may limit some app functionality.

9. Push Notifications

We may send push notifications about game invites, messages, and updates. You can manage notification preferences in your device settings or within the app.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.

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.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@scramble.golf