Last updated: August 12, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, information generated by your use of the Service, and information collected automatically.
Information you provide
- Account details, such as your name, email address, and mobile phone number.
- Golf activity you enter, such as scores, course selections, and round history.
- Messages you send us, such as support requests or feedback.
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data, such as browser type, general location (city/region), and pages visited.
- Cookies and similar technologies used to keep you signed in and remember preferences.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service, including saving your scores and round history.
- Calculate and display your scoring trends and handicap information.
- Send you service-related communications, including optional SMS alerts described below.
- Respond to support requests and improve the Service.
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
3. SMS & Text Messaging Data
If you opt in to receive text messages from Simple Strokes (for example, tee time reminders or round nudges), we collect your mobile phone number and your consent to be messaged. This is sent from a standard 10-digit U.S. long code (10DLC), not a shared short code.
You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by adjusting your notification preferences in the app. Reply HELP for assistance. See our SMS Terms for full program details, message frequency, and applicable message and data rates.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: vendors who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, SMS delivery, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations and, for text messaging data, subject to the restriction described in Section 3.
- Legal reasons: if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Simple Strokes, our users, or others.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections.
- With your consent: for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices & Rights
- You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time from within the app, or by contacting us.
- You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
- You may opt out of non-essential email communications using the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable law, such as the right to request a copy of your data or object to certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you through the Service or by email.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
- Email: chris@simplestrokes.io