1. Introduction

Black Sheep Golf ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Black Sheep Golf mobile application (the "App") and the website at blacksheepgl.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our App and related services.

By creating an account or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password. Passwords are stored in hashed form and are never stored in plain text.
• Profile Information: You may provide additional profile details such as a display name, profile photo, or handicap information.
• Golf Scores and Match Data: We collect scores, match results, team assignments, leaderboard standings, and related statistics as part of league play.
• RSVP and Event Data: We collect your responses when you RSVP to upcoming matches and events.
• Discussion Content: Posts, comments, and reactions you submit within the in-app discussion boards.
• Device Information: We may collect device identifiers and push notification tokens to deliver notifications to your device.

We do not collect precise geolocation data. We do not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Operate the golf league, including scheduling matches, generating teams, recording scores, and calculating standings.
• Display leaderboards, player statistics, and match history.
• Send push notifications about upcoming matches, score updates, and league announcements.
• Facilitate in-app discussions between league members.
• Process payments for match fees and league dues, if applicable.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support.
• Improve the App and our services.

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored on our own secure server infrastructure. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS.
• Hashed password storage.
• Token-based authentication (JWT) with automatic expiration.
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:

• Within the League: Your name, scores, standings, and discussion posts are visible to other league members as part of normal league operations.
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating the App (such as hosting or payment processing), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.

6. Push Notifications

The App may send push notifications to your device for match reminders, score updates, and league announcements. You can enable or disable push notifications at any time through your device settings. Disabling push notifications will not affect your ability to use the App.

7. Payments

If you make payments through the App for match fees or league dues, payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card number or financial account details on our servers. Payment processors operate under their own privacy policies and security standards.

8. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view your profile information, scores, and match history within the App at any time.
• Correction: You can update your profile information through the App.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at the email address below. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be removed from our active systems. Certain aggregated or anonymized data may be retained for league historical records.
• Data Export: You may request a copy of your personal data by contacting us.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: