Next18Now ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your rights regarding that information when you use the Next18Now mobile application and related services (collectively, the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Account information | First name, last name, email address, password (hashed), phone number |
| Golf profile | Handicap Index, GHIN number, preferred tee box |
| Round data | Course selections, hole-by-hole scores, stat entries (fairways, GIR, putts, penalties), side game configurations, wager amounts |
| Social content | Posts, photos, comments, and emoji reactions you submit to the social feed |
| Communications | Messages or inquiries you send to our support team |
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Device information | Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers |
| Usage data | Features used, screens visited, button taps, session duration |
| Crash and performance data | Error logs, crash reports, performance metrics |
| App interactions | Round start/end times, game types selected, sharing activity |
With your explicit permission, we collect your device's approximate or precise location to find golf courses near you. Location access is requested only when you begin the course selection step in the new-round flow. You may deny or revoke location permission at any time through your device settings. Denying location access does not prevent you from manually searching for courses by name.
If you choose to upload photos to the social feed, we request access to your device's photo library or camera. We only access the specific photo or image you choose to share. We do not scan or index your photo library.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not use your information for targeted advertising. We do not sell your personal information.
We share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the App, including:
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your data only as directed by us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Next18Now, our users, or the public.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing or commercial purposes.
We retain your account information and round data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or enforcement of our agreements.
Aggregated and de-identified data (with no connection to your identity) may be retained indefinitely for analytics and service improvement purposes.
We may send push notifications to your device for:
You can enable or disable push notifications at any time in the App's Profile settings or through your device's system notification settings.
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), hashed password storage, and access controls on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 14. We will respond within 30 days. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at the address in Section 14. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
The App is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the App, you consent to this transfer and processing.
If you downloaded the App through the Apple App Store, Apple may collect certain information about your device and transactions in accordance with Apple's own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Apple's Privacy Policy at https://www.apple.com/privacy.
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Name, email address | Account creation and authentication |
| User-generated content (posts, photos) | Social feed functionality |
| Golf scores, round data | Core app functionality |
| Device identifiers | Analytics, crash reporting |
| Location (optional) | Nearby course search |
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Crash data | App stability and debugging |
| Aggregated usage analytics | Service improvement |
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: