Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 19, 2026
1. Introduction
Birdie ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our golf scoring application and related services (the "Service").
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile photo (if provided). If you sign up through a social provider (e.g., Google, Apple), we receive basic profile information from that provider.
Golf Data
We collect the scoring data you enter, including round scores, course information, handicap data, and league/tournament participation.
Usage Data
We collect anonymous usage analytics to improve the Service, including pages visited, features used, and general device information.
Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Apple, Google, or Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and operate the Service
- To calculate and track your handicap and statistics
- To enable social features (friends, leagues, leaderboards)
- To process subscriptions and payments
- To send important service notifications
- To improve and develop new features
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Other users — your name, profile photo, and scores may be visible to friends, league members, or tournament participants depending on your privacy settings
- Service providers — hosting (Railway), database (Neon), analytics (OpenPanel), and payment processors that help us operate the Service
- Legal requirements — when required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers and encrypted in transit using TLS. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and download your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@birdie.golf.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use OpenPanel for privacy-friendly analytics that does not use cookies for tracking. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@birdie.golf.