Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2025Challenger Golf (“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 platform at challenger-golf.com and any related applications or services (collectively, the “Platform”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account.
- Profile Information: Golf handicap, skill ratings (GHIN, DUPR, UTR), profile photo, and other information you choose to provide.
- Transaction Information: Payment details, entry fees, prize payouts, and transaction history. Note: we do not store full credit card numbers — payments are processed by secure third-party processors.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform, and other interaction data.
- Device & Log Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and operating system.
- Communications: Messages sent through the Platform, support requests, and feedback.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account and profile
- Match you with other players based on verified skill level
- Process transactions, entry fees, and prize distributions
- Operate leagues, tournaments, and competitive events
- Send you notifications, updates, and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)
- Improve and personalize the Platform experience
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Other Users: Your public profile, skill ratings, and match history may be visible to other players on the Platform.
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers, hosting services), subject to confidentiality obligations.
- Organizers & Venues: If you join a league or book a tee time, relevant information may be shared with the organizer or facility.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at info@challenger-golf.com. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
5. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant content. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.
7. Third-Party Integrations
Our Platform integrates with third-party services such as GHIN, DUPR, and UTR for skill verification. These services have their own privacy policies, and your use of those integrations is subject to their terms.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its use. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@challenger-golf.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Challenger Golf
info@challenger-golf.com