Swing Stakes: Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8/4/2023
Welcome to Swing Stakes! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information while providing you with an enjoyable golf betting experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you access or use the Swing Stakes application ("App"). By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1. Account Information: When you register on Swing Stakes, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and username. Optionally, you may provide additional profile information to enhance your experience.
1.2. Betting Information: We collect data related to the bets you place within the App, including the amounts, outcomes, and performance in golf rounds.
1.3. Payment Information: For payout purposes, we may collect and store information from third-party payment services, such as Venmo, to facilitate the processing of winning bets. We do not store any financial information on our servers.
1.4. Log Data: When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information, such as your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, browser type, and activity logs. This information helps us monitor and analyze the usage of our services and improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information:
2.1. We use your personal information to provide, maintain, and improve our services. This includes processing your bets, facilitating payouts, and customizing your App experience.
2.2. We may use your email address to send you important updates, notifications, and marketing communications related to Swing Stakes. You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time by following the instructions in the email.
2.3. We analyze aggregated user data to understand App usage patterns, trends, and to improve our services' functionality and performance.
3. How We Share Your Information:
3.1. Betting Data: Your betting information, such as bets placed and outcomes, may be shared with other Swing Stakes users who participate in the same golf rounds as part of the betting experience.
3.2. Third-Party Services: We may share limited personal information with third-party payment services, such as Venmo, to process payouts for winning bets.
3.3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, to respond to legal processes, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or the safety of others.
4. Data Security:
4.1. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
4.2. While we take reasonable precautions, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Children's Privacy:
5.1. Swing Stakes does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
6. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
6.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised date will be indicated at the top of the policy. Continued use of the App after modifications implies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
7. Contact Us:
7.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for using Swing Stakes! Enjoy your golf betting experience!