Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1.oct.2025

Last Updated: 1.Sept.2025

GOLFERSPLAYAROUND (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our golf-based community platform (the “App”), including our website, mobile application, and related services.

By creating an account or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information from you:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: Name, username, profile picture, email address, phone number, password.
  • Profile Details: Age, gender, location, handicap, golfing preferences, club memberships, bio, and any other details you choose to share.
  • Content You Create: Posts, comments, event participation, photos, videos, tournament entries, marketplace listings, and other user-generated content.
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, billing address, and transaction history for purchases or premium features.

b. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device & Technical Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, interactions, clicks, time spent, crash logs.
  • Location Data: Approximate or precise location based on GPS, Wi-Fi, or IP address (only if location services are enabled).

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Social media profiles if you connect your account (e.g., Facebook, Google, Apple).
  • Information from partnered golf clubs, event organizers, or service providers for verification or event participation.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  1. Create and manage your account.
  2. Facilitate networking and communication with other members.
  3. Match you with games, events, and golfing partners.
  4. Manage tournaments, leaderboards, and marketplace transactions.
  5. Process payments and provide receipts.
  6. Personalize your experience and recommend content or connections.
  7. Send notifications, updates, promotional offers, and service-related communications.
  8. Improve and develop our Services, including troubleshooting and analytics.
  9. Ensure safety, security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following cases:

  • With Other Members: Limited profile information, golfing stats, posts, and public activity will be visible to other users.
  • With Service Providers: For payment processing, hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support.
  • With Event & Tournament Partners: If you register for events or tournaments, relevant information may be shared with organizers.
  • For Legal Reasons: When required by law, court order, or to prevent illegal activities or harm.
  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We will never sell your personal information to third-party advertisers.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your login and preferences.
  • Understand usage patterns and improve our Services.
  • Provide targeted content and offers.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

You may request account deletion at any time, after which we will delete or anonymize your data unless retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Access the information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for certain data uses.
  • Object to processing or request data portability.

Requests can be made by emailing us at info@spjindia.com

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for users aged 13 years and above (or the applicable age of consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you access our Services from outside India, your information may be processed in a country where privacy laws may not offer the same protection as in your home jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on our App/website. Your continued use of our Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

SPJ Games People Play Pvt Limited

Email: Info@spjindia.com

Address: 145 Tribhuvan Complex,Ishwar Nagar, New Delhi 110065

Privacy Policy GDPR + CCPA compliant

Effective Date: 1.Oct.2025

Last Updated: 1.Oct.2025

1. Quick Summary (“Plain Language”)

We take your privacy seriously. Here’s what you need to know in short:

  • We collect your account info, golf preferences, posts, event participation details, and payment data (if you buy services).
  • We use it to connect you with other members, manage tournaments, provide a marketplace, and improve our services.
  • We share data only with trusted partners who help us run the app, or when legally required.
  • You control your data — you can request a copy, ask us to delete it, or change your preferences anytime.
  • We never sell your personal data.
  • For the detailed, legal version, keep reading below.

2. Full Legal Version

A. Introduction

GOLFERSPLAYAROUND (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the golf-based community platform (the “App”) that enables members to connect, participate in events, buy/sell equipment, and share golf-related content.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”)
  • UK Data Protection Act 2018
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Other applicable privacy laws.

B. Information We Collect

1. Personal Data You Provide

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, username, email, phone, profile photo, age, gender, golf handicap, club memberships.
  • Account & Profile Content: Bio, posts, comments, photos, videos, tournament results, marketplace listings.
  • Payment Data: Card details, billing address, payment history (processed by secure payment gateways).
  • Event Data: Tournament registrations, attendance, rankings, achievements.

2. Data Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, OS version, device identifiers.
  • Usage Information: Pages visited, clicks, search queries, interactions.
  • Location Data: GPS or IP-based location (if location services are enabled).

3. Third-Party Data

  • Social media profile data if you link your account.
  • Verification details from golf clubs, event organizers, or affiliates.

C. Purposes of Processing & Legal Bases

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  1. Account creation & management — Performance of a contract.
  2. Connecting members & enabling networking — Legitimate interest.
  3. Event management & tournament operations — Performance of a contract.
  4. Payments & transactions — Performance of a contract / legal obligation.
  5. Personalisation & recommendations — Consent / legitimate interest.
  6. Marketing & promotional offers — Consent.
  7. Security, fraud prevention & legal compliance — Legal obligation / legitimate interest.

D. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

  • Other Members: Public profile details, golf stats, and posts you choose to make public.
  • Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting services, analytics providers, customer support tools.
  • Event & Tournament Partners: To manage participation and results.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or government request.
  • Business Transactions: In mergers, acquisitions, or sales, your data may be transferred.

We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA.

E. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

  • Authentication & session management.
  • Usage analytics (Google Analytics, etc.).
  • Personalised recommendations & marketing.

You can manage cookies in your browser/app settings.

F. Data Retention

We retain data for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

If you close your account, we will delete or anonymise your data unless retention is required by law.

G. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR (EU & UK Users):

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Restrict processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Object to processing, including direct marketing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information.

To exercise these rights, email us at info@spjindia.com. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

H. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security testing to protect your personal data.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

I. International Data Transfers

If you use our Services from outside India, your information may be transferred to countries with different privacy protections. Where required, we implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other safeguards.

J. Children’s Privacy

Our services are for users aged 13+ (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.

K. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

L. Contact Us

SPJ Games People Play Pvt Limited

Email: Info@spjindia.com

Address: 145 Tribhuvan Complex,Ishwar Nagar, New Delhi 110065