GolfIQ Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

GolfIQ ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use GolfIQ, including our web app and progressive web app (PWA).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Handicap (optional)
  • Account credentials
  • Golf round data and performance statistics
  • Feedback, messages, or communications you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you use GolfIQ, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • Device type, operating system, and browser
  • IP address and general location data
  • Usage activity within the app
  • Analytics data to improve app performance and reliability
  • Approximate location data to help you sort and display nearby golf courses

Important: We do not track your precise location during play, and location data is used only to make course selection easier.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve GolfIQ features
  • Analyze rounds, generate insights, and deliver data-driven recommendations
  • Communicate with you regarding beta access, updates, promotions, or support
  • Monitor app performance and usage trends
  • Ensure security and prevent unauthorized activity

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Intelligent Insights Analytics

GolfIQ uses your real round data and performance statistics to provide:

  • Personalized recommendations and actionable insights
  • Trend analysis for strengths and weaknesses
  • Strokes gained calculations compared to similar golfers

Your data is processed securely to generate these insights. Recommendations are based on deterministic scoring and strokes-gained models combined with your personal performance data.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers that help us deliver GolfIQ features, such as email services
  • Vendors for analytics or technical support
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights

All third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide GolfIQ services and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

Your Choices

You can:

  • Update your account information anytime
  • Opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link
  • Delete your GolfIQ account and all associated data

Location access can be turned off on your device, though this may limit course sorting functionality.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Children's Privacy

GolfIQ is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated policies will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

Email: support@golfiq.ca