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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 18, 2025

Introduction

OK Birdies ("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 platform at okbirdies.com.

By using OK Birdies, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for OK Birdies, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Golf handicap or skill level
  • Playing preferences and availability
  • Course preferences and location information
  • Profile information you choose to share

Match and Performance Data

During league play, we collect:

  • Match scores and results
  • Handicap accuracy ratings from opponents
  • Performance statistics and trends
  • Score attestations and verification data

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information
  • Usage patterns and preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Match you with compatible golf partners
  • Organize and manage league play
  • Track scores, standings, and performance
  • Verify handicap accuracy and prevent sandbagging
  • Communicate with you about matches and league updates
  • Improve our platform and user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Information Sharing

We share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Players

Your name, handicap, and performance statistics are visible to:

  • Your matched partner(s)
  • Opposing teams in your matches
  • Other league participants on leaderboards

With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate:

  • Authentication services (Clerk)
  • Database and hosting services (Convex)
  • Analytics and monitoring tools

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent or investigate fraud or security issues

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest, and restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications
  • Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@okbirdies.com

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Match history and performance data may be retained for league records and historical statistics.

When you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

OK Birdies is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Continued use of OK Birdies after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Note: This is an MVP privacy policy. As OK Birdies grows, we will continue to enhance our privacy practices and update this policy accordingly. We are committed to transparency and protecting your data.

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