Kaddy Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kaddy ("Kaddy," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you access or use the Kaddy website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Username
• Email address
• Password credentials managed securely through our authentication provider and never stored in plain text by Kaddy
• Profile avatar or profile image
• League names and team names you create
• Fantasy league participation data
• Messages, comments, and other content submitted through the Service
• Communications sent to support

Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Service, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referral URLs
• Login activity
• Pages visited
• Usage activity
• Session information
• Error logs and diagnostic information

Mobile Application Information

If you use a Kaddy mobile application, we may collect:

• Device identifiers
• Mobile operating system information
• Application version information
• Push notification preferences
• Diagnostic and crash reporting information

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Authenticate users
• Operate fantasy golf leagues
• Display standings and league activity
• Deliver transactional emails and notifications
• Respond to support requests
• Improve functionality and performance
• Analyze usage trends
• Monitor security and prevent abuse
• Detect fraud and unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations
• Develop future features and services

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Email Communications

Kaddy may use your email address to send transactional, account-related, security, support, league activity, pick reminder, and service update communications.

If Kaddy offers optional marketing, promotional, or newsletter emails, you may opt out of those communications as described in the email or through available account settings. Opting out of marketing communications does not prevent Kaddy from sending transactional or service-related communications necessary to provide the Service.

5. Sports Data Providers

Kaddy utilizes third-party sports data providers to obtain golf-related statistics, tournament schedules, rankings, scoring information, player information, and other sports-related data.

Sports data requests are initiated by Kaddy's servers and generally do not include user account information, personal information, or user identifiers.

Kaddy does not share your personal information with sports data providers for the purpose of obtaining sports data.

These providers supply sports information to Kaddy and do not receive your account information as part of standard sports data requests.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Kaddy may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to:

• Keep users authenticated
• Remember user preferences
• Improve functionality
• Enhance performance
• Maintain security
• Analyze usage patterns

You may configure your browser to reject cookies, although some features of the Service may not function properly.

7. Analytics

Kaddy may use analytics and performance monitoring services to understand how users interact with the Service and to improve functionality, reliability, and user experience.

Analytics information may include:

• Pages viewed
• Session duration
• Device information
• Browser information
• General geographic information derived from IP addresses
• Application performance information
• Error and crash information

Kaddy currently utilizes:

• Vercel Analytics and related Vercel platform services
• Google Analytics and related Google services

These providers may collect information about your use of the Service in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. How We Share Information

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the Service.

Information may also be disclosed:

• To comply with legal obligations;
• To respond to lawful requests from government authorities;
• To protect the rights, safety, and property of Kaddy, users, or others;
• To investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues;
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets;
• With your consent.

Kaddy does not sell personal information.

9. Third-Party Service Providers

Kaddy may use third-party providers to help operate and improve the Service, including:

• Supabase (authentication, database, storage, and infrastructure)
• Resend (email delivery)
• Vercel (hosting, analytics, performance monitoring, and infrastructure)
• Google Analytics (website and application analytics)
• Sports data providers (golf statistics, schedules, rankings, scoring, and related sports information)

These providers may process information on Kaddy's behalf solely for the purpose of providing services to Kaddy.

Kaddy does not sell personal information to third parties.

10. User Content and Avatars

Users may upload profile avatars and other content through the Service.

Content submitted by users may be visible to other users depending on the functionality of the Service.

You are responsible for any content you choose to upload or share.

Kaddy reserves the right to remove content that violates our Terms of Service.

11. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide the Service;
• Maintain league history and standings;
• Support account functionality;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Resolve disputes;
• Enforce agreements;
• Protect the security and integrity of the Service.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.

12. Data Security

Kaddy uses commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Accordingly, Kaddy cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

13. Account Deletion and User Rights

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us using the information provided below.

Upon receiving a verified request, Kaddy will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize personal information, subject to:

• Legal obligations;
• Security requirements;
• Fraud prevention;
• Preservation of league history and standings;
• Legitimate business interests.

Certain information may be retained where required by law or reasonably necessary to protect the integrity of the Service.

14. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

15. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected;
• Request access to personal information;
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
• Request deletion of personal information.

Kaddy does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

16. International Users

Kaddy is operated from the United States.

If you access the Service from outside the United States, you understand and agree that your information may be transferred to, processed in, and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Kaddy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When material changes are made, we will update the "Last updated" date and may provide notice through the Service, by email, or through other reasonable means.

Your continued use of the Service after revised terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise privacy-related rights, please contact:

support@kaddygolf.com

or through the support options available within the Service.