Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
Summary: We collect only what's necessary to provide our service. We never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is secured using industry-standard encryption.
1. Introduction
MatchBet Golf ("we," "our," or "us") operates the MatchBet Golf mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By using MatchBet Golf, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: GHIN handicap index, profile photo, home course, and playing preferences
- Match Data: Match history, wager amounts, results, and opponent information
- Communications: Messages exchanged with other users through our in-app messaging feature
- Wager Information: Wager amounts agreed upon between players for tracking purposes (MatchBet Golf does not process or hold any payments)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features used, time spent, interactions, and navigation patterns
- Location Data: With your permission, approximate location to find nearby golfers and courses
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring URLs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Match you with golfers in your area
- Track wager amounts agreed upon between players (we do not process any payments)
- Send you notifications about matches, messages, and account activity
- Display leaderboards and statistics
- Verify GHIN handicap information for fair matchmaking
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your profile information (name, photo, handicap, record) is visible to other users for matchmaking purposes
- Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, and safety of MatchBet Golf, our users, or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided
- Location: Disable location services through your device settings
- Notifications: Manage push notification preferences in app settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at customerservice@matchbetgolf.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
- Maintain match history and leaderboard data
If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
8. Children's Privacy
MatchBet Golf is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
MatchBet Golf
Email: customerservice@matchbetgolf.com
Website: matchbetgolf.com
12. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at customerservice@matchbetgolf.com.