Privacy Policy

1. Company Information and Contact

ParFour, Inc.
7973 Lake Nellie Rd, Clermont, FL 34714, USA
Delaware, United States
Support: support@parfour.com

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by ParFour through the Services. It does not apply to information collected by third parties, including through third party websites, services, or applications you may access through links or integrations in the Services.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways:

1. Information you provide
2. Information collected automatically
3. Information from third parties

3.1 Data Categories We Collect and Why

Account and Profile Data
Examples: name, email address, username, profile photo, bio, home course, organization affiliation
Why: account creation, authentication, profile display, event participation, customer support

User Generated Content and Communications
Examples: livestream video and audio, uploaded videos, clips, photos, comments, messages, support communications
Why: operate platform features, moderation, safety, customer support, product improvement

Activity and Event Data
Examples: events registered for, indoor or outdoor participation, simulator or performance data where applicable, scoring records, attendance, timestamps, interactions, engagement
Why: event operations, historical records, analytics, performance tracking, feature development

Location Data
Examples: GPS location during events, course overlays, approximate location from IP address
Why: scoring and event functionality, course and venue features, fraud prevention, analytics

Device and Network Data
Examples: device type, operating system, app version, IP address, language settings, crash logs
Why: security, fraud prevention, debugging, performance optimization

Contacts Data (If Enabled)
Examples: contact names, emails, or phone numbers depending on permissions
Why: invite features, connecting users, notifications you request

Payment and Transaction Data
Examples: billing ZIP code, transaction history, payment method tokens, receipts
Why: process payments, subscriptions, refunds where applicable, accounting, fraud prevention
Note: ParFour does not store full payment card numbers when third party processors are used

Advertising and Attribution Data
Examples: ad interactions, campaign identifiers, device advertising IDs
Why: marketing measurement, attribution, fraud prevention

3.2 Information You Provide to Us

Depending on how you use the Services, you may provide:

• Account and profile information
• Event registration details
• Communications with us
• User content
• Promotion or giveaway information
• Payment related information where applicable

3.3 Information We Collect Automatically

When you access or use the Services, we automatically collect:

• Device and usage information
• Log and diagnostic data
• Cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies

3.4 Location Information

ParFour may collect and process location information depending on your device settings, permissions, and the features you use.

Precise Location: If you grant location permissions, we may collect GPS level location to support event scoring, course mapping, livestream overlays, and location based features.

Approximate Location: We may infer approximate location from IP address for analytics, security, and general service operations.

Indoor Facilities and Simulators: In indoor golf facilities or simulator environments, location or performance data may be derived from venue systems or simulator providers rather than GPS.

You may control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location may limit functionality.

3.5 Contacts and Address Book

If you enable features requiring contact access, we may request permission to access your contacts. If permission is not granted, those features may be unavailable.

3.6 Information From Third Parties

Login Providers: If you sign in using Apple or Google, we receive information such as a unique identifier and email address subject to your provider settings.

Service Providers and Partners: We may receive analytics, attribution, advertising, simulator, venue, or event related data from providers we use to operate the Services.

4. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide and operate the Services
• Manage registrations, events, scoring, and participation
• Personalize user experience
• Enable safety, moderation, and enforcement
• Communicate with users
• Improve platform functionality
• Conduct marketing and advertising
• Comply with legal obligations

5. How We Share Information

We may share information:

• Publicly or within the community based on settings
• With service providers and payment processors
• With authorized clubs, schools, coaches, and event administrators
• For legal, safety, and security reasons
• In connection with business transactions
• With your consent

5.1 Public and Community Sharing and Event Visibility

The Services may be social or event based by design. Depending on your settings and participation, your profile information, content, scoring, or activity may be visible to other users, event participants, or the public.

If you post or livestream publicly, others may capture or share that content. ParFour cannot control third party use once content is public.

Visibility for minors may be limited based on policy, event configuration, or legal requirements.

6. User Content, Retention, and ParFour Rights

User content may be stored, processed, and reused by ParFour as necessary to operate, improve, and promote the Services.

You retain ownership of your content. You grant ParFour a broad license to host, store, display, modify, and distribute content consistent with the Terms of Service.

We may retain content and related metadata after deletion or account closure where reasonably necessary for:

• Legal compliance
• Dispute resolution
• Enforcement
• Safety and abuse prevention
• Business continuity
• Aggregated or deidentified analytics

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

7.1 United States State Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including access, deletion, correction, and opt out of certain data sharing.

Requests may be submitted by emailing Support@parfour.com with the subject line Privacy Request. Identity verification may be required.

7.2 UK and EEA Rights

If you are located in the UK or EEA, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws. Requests can be submitted via Support@parfour.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, SDKs, and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, performance, and attribution. Blocking cookies may limit features.

9. Advertising and Targeted Ads

We may display ads, sponsored content, or promotional placements.

We do not knowingly engage in targeted advertising based on personal information of minors where prohibited by law.

You may manage advertising preferences through device settings or by contacting Support@parfour.com where required.

10. Children's and Youth Privacy

ParFour supports youth and school based participation.

We collect personal information of minors only as necessary to operate events, scoring, registrations, and participation features.

Parents, guardians, schools, clubs, and authorized organizers are responsible for obtaining required consent for minor participation.

If you believe personal information of a child under 13 has been collected improperly, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

11. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary for operational, legal, accounting, safety, and historical purposes, including event records, payment transactions, and dispute resolution.

13. International Transfers

ParFour is based in the United States. Information may be transferred and processed in the United States or other countries where service providers operate.

14. Links to Third Party Sites

We are not responsible for third party privacy practices. Use of third party services is governed by their policies.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Services or other appropriate means.

16. Contact Us

Support@parfour.com
ParFour, Inc.
7973 Lake Nellie Rd, Clermont, FL 34714, USA