Privacy Policy for SmartLINKS Privacy Policy for SmartLINKS Effective Date: June 29, 2025 At SmartLINKS, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your data. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it secure. 1. Who We Are SmartLINKS is developed and operated by SmartLINKS LLC, a company based in Michigan, USA. 2. Information We Collect To provide you with the best golfing experience, SmartLINKS collects and uses the following data: a. Personal Information When you sign up or create an account, we collect the following personal information: Email address: Used for account creation, login, and communication (e.g., notifications, support, and updates). b. Location Data SmartLINKS uses location data to help track and record your activities on golf courses. You have control over when to enable or disable location services on your device. When enabled: We collect your location to enhance the app's functionality, such as identifying nearby courses and tracking your performance on specific holes. When disabled: Location-based features will not be available, but the app will still work for general golfing activities. c. Photos and Media SmartLINKS allows you to take and send photos of golf courses for submission to the admins. By using this feature, you may upload images of golf courses to the app for administrative or content purposes. d. Usage Data To improve our services and optimize your experience, we collect usage data related to how you interact with the app. This includes: Time spent on the app: How long you use the app during each session. Frequency of course visits: How often you visit and use the app at specific golf courses. Activity within the app: Features you engage with, such as tracking scores or using golf course maps. 3. How We Use Your Data Your data is used for the following purposes: Account management: Email is used for signing up, logging in, and sending important updates or support information. Location services: We use your location to provide course tracking, navigation, and performance data. Photo submissions: Images you submit help us improve the app, engage with the community, and curate golf course content. Usage analytics: Data about how long you spend on the app and your frequency of visits helps us improve app features, stability, and user experience. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising purposes. 4. Third-Party Services We may use trusted third-party services to handle some of the data collection, such as location services and email communication. These services are subject to their own privacy policies and are only used to provide and improve the app’s functionality. For example: Google Firebase for app performance and analytics (e.g., crash reports, usage statistics). Email service providers for sending account-related emails. These third parties are prohibited from using your data for purposes other than providing services to SmartLINKS. 5. Data Retention and Security We take appropriate security measures to protect your data. Your personal information is stored securely and is only kept for as long as necessary to provide the app’s services. We take reasonable precautions to ensure your data is protected against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. 6. Your Rights and Control You have the right to control how your data is used: Location services: You can turn off location tracking at any time through your device settings. Photos and media: You have the choice to upload photos or not; uploading is optional and not required for app functionality. Email communications: You can update or delete your email preferences through your account settings. 7. Children’s Privacy SmartLINKS does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. We encourage parents to monitor their children's use of the app. 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted in the app with an updated “Effective Date.” 9. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us. SmartLINKS LLC