1. Introduction

Leaderboard Live ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our golf tournament management platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (if you opt in to SMS notifications)
• Golf handicap information
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Profile information and preferences

Tournament Data

• Registration information for tournaments
• Golf scores and performance data
• Photos and media you upload
• Messages and communications within the platform

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information and IP address
• Browser type and version
• Usage data and activity logs
• Location data (with your permission)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process tournament registrations and payments
• Send tournament updates and notifications
• Display leaderboards and scores
• Facilitate communication between players and organizers
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send SMS notifications (only if you opt in)

4. SMS Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS notifications, we will use your phone number to send tournament-related updates. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Message and data rates may apply. We use Twilio to send SMS messages and your phone number is stored securely.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Tournament Organizers: Your registration details and scores are visible to organizers of tournaments you join
• Other Players: Your name, scores, and public profile information are visible to other registered players (unless you choose to keep your registration private)
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, Twilio for SMS, Resend for email)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Opt out of SMS notifications at any time
• Control privacy settings for your tournament registrations

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
• Twilio: SMS notifications (subject to Twilio's privacy policy)
• Resend: Email communications (subject to Resend's privacy policy)

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Tournament data and scores may be retained indefinitely for historical records.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the platform's messaging system or email the tournament organizers.

15. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (which we do not engage in).

16. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing.