Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Mulli Buddy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, birthday, gender
- Profile Information: Golf handicap, playing preferences, interests, profile photos
- Location Data: GPS coordinates or manually entered location to match you with nearby golfers
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, matches, and messages
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Match you with compatible golf partners based on location and preferences
- Facilitate communication between matched users
- Send you notifications about matches and messages
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Ensure the security and integrity of our service
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your profile information (photos, bio, preferences) is visible to other users for matching purposes
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for backend services including authentication, database, and storage
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Location Data
We collect location data to help you find golf partners near you. You can choose to:
- Allow automatic location tracking (GPS)
- Manually enter your location (city, state, zip code)
- Update your location preferences at any time in Settings
Location data is used solely for matching purposes and is not shared with third parties for advertising.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request account deletion at any time through the app settings, which will permanently delete your:
- Profile information and photos
- Match history
- Messages and chat history
- Location data
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
- Access controls and security rules on our database
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your profile information
- Control location sharing preferences
- Manage notification settings
- Block or report users who violate our policies
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.
10. Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google Cloud Platform): Authentication, database, storage, and cloud messaging
- Apple Push Notification Service (APNs): Push notifications
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review:
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
- Sending you a notification (for significant changes)
Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@mullibuddy.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
13. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@mullibuddy.com.
14. International Users
Our service is currently available in the United States. If you access our service from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.