Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GolfOnly ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at golfonly.golf ("Service"). Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, profile photo) provided through Google sign-in
• Profile details you choose to add (bio, location)
• Listing information (titles, descriptions, photos, pricing)
• Messages sent through the platform
• Community posts and comments

Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages viewed and actions taken on the Service
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card numbers, bank account details, or other financial information on our servers. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Process transactions and send related notifications
• Enable communication between buyers and sellers
• Display listings in search results and location-based searches
• Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Improve and personalize the Service
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your profile name, location (city/state), listings, reviews, and community posts are visible to other users of the Service.
• With service providers: We share information with third-party providers that help us operate the Service, including Stripe (payments), Cloudinary (image hosting), and Neon (database hosting).
• For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or property.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes (such as transaction records).

7. Data Security

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

8. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

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

9. 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, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or by other means. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@golfonly.golf.