This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Name / Business Name] collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use FairwayLeague. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller: [Your Full Name or Business Name]
Address: [Your Address]
Email: [your@email.com]
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at the email address above.
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Your full name
- Email address
- Password (stored securely and encrypted — we never see your actual password)
- WHS Handicap Index (self-declared)
2.2 Golf & Game Data
- Round scores (gross, nett, Stableford points) per hole
- Course names and dates of rounds played
- Club distances you enter into your bag setup
- League memberships and standings
2.3 Location Data (GPS)
When you use the GPS feature during a round, we access your device's location in real time to calculate distances to the green. This data is used only in the moment and is not stored on our servers.
2.4 Technical Data
We may collect basic technical information such as browser type and device type. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Create and manage your account
- Display league tables and standings to other members of your league
- Calculate Stableford points and scoring based on your handicap
- Generate AI-powered coaching tips and caddy recommendations using your round history
- Improve and maintain the App
Legal basis: Contract (to provide the service) and legitimate interests (to improve the App). Location data is processed with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time via your device settings.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
4.1 Other League Members
Your name, handicap and scores are visible to other members of leagues you join. You control which leagues you join.
4.2 Third-Party Service Providers
- Supabase — Database and authentication. EU-based. Privacy policy
- Netlify — Web hosting. USA-based with EU SCCs in place. Privacy policy
- Anthropic — AI coaching features. We send anonymised round data (handicap and scores, no identifying information) to generate tips. Privacy policy
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
5. Data Retention
We keep your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law.
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
- Access — Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification — Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — Ask us to delete your data
- Portability — Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection — Object to how we process your data
- Withdraw consent — Withdraw location consent at any time via device settings
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your@email.com].
You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
7. Data Security
All data is transmitted over HTTPS. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. Database access is protected by Row Level Security policies.
8. Children's Privacy
FairwayLeague is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you by updating the date at the top. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Email us at [your@email.com]