Privacy Policy — Golf News Nation App

Introduction

Golf News Nation (“we,” “our,” or “us”), developed by CM3 Solutions, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Golf News Nation mobile application (the “App”). Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account or use certain features of the App, you may voluntarily provide us with the following personal information:

• Email address — used for account creation, login, and account-related communications
• Username and display name — used to identify your account within the App

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, certain information is collected automatically through third-party services:

• Crash logs and diagnostics — collected via Firebase Crashlytics to identify and fix app crashes and performance issues
• App interactions and usage data — collected via Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the App and improve the experience
• Device or advertising identifiers — collected by Google AdMob for ad personalization and by Firebase for analytics purposes

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account
• To provide, operate, and maintain the App
• To personalize and improve your experience
• To analyze usage trends and optimize App performance
• To diagnose crashes and technical issues
• To serve advertisements through Google AdMob
• To send push notifications about golf news and updates (with your permission)
• To communicate with you regarding your account or support requests
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Advertising

The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may use device advertising identifiers to serve personalized ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:

• Android — Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS — Go to Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Turn off Personalized Ads

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

You may delete your account and associated personal data at any time through the App's account settings. When you delete your account:

• Your email address, username, and display name will be permanently deleted
• Your account will be deactivated and cannot be recovered
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained for aggregate reporting purposes
• Data already collected by third-party services (Firebase, AdMob) is subject to their respective retention policies

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to deletion — request deletion of your personal data (you can also delete your account directly in the App)
• Right to object — object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes
• Right to data portability — request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@golfnewsnation.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@golfnewsnation.com and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: