MatchPlay is a golf betting-game scorekeeper for iOS. Version 2.0 requires you to create an account to use the app. This policy explains what data we collect, why, how it is stored, and your choices.
When you sign in with Apple or Google we receive and store your email address, your display name, a unique account identifier, and which sign-in provider you used. Why: to create and maintain your account.
Information you add to your profile: a unique @username (for friend search), your handicap index (entered manually), a profile photo (uploaded from your library), and optionally your Venmo handle (used to pre-fill payment links). Why: to identify you to friends, pre-fill your scores, and let friends pay you.
Your friends list and the friend requests you send or receive (which carry your username, display name, handicap, photo, and Venmo handle to the recipient). Why: to power friend search, requests, and adding friends to a match.
The golf matches you create — course, date, game type, wager amounts, hole-by-hole scores, player names, and payout results — synced to your account. Why: so your history is available after reinstall or on a new device.
Your device's push (Firebase Cloud Messaging) token. Why: to deliver friend-request and match-invite notifications.
Non-premium users see banner ads served by Google AdMob, which may use your device Advertising Identifier (IDFA) subject to your App Tracking Transparency (ATT) choice. Why: to show ads. Declining ATT keeps ads in limited-tracking mode; buying the ad-free upgrade removes ads entirely.
We use Firebase (Google LLC) as our data processor: Firebase Authentication (sign-in), Cloud Firestore (profile, friends, match history, push tokens), Firebase Storage (profile photos), and Firebase Cloud Messaging (notifications). A local copy of your matches, friends, and profile is also kept on your device for offline use. Firebase is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
On first launch iOS asks permission to track via App Tracking Transparency. If you allow, AdMob may use your IDFA for personalized ads and cross-app measurement; if you deny, ads still show without cross-app tracking. Change this anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking. The ad-free upgrade removes all ads.
Your account and associated data are kept for as long as your account exists. Deleting your account removes your data from Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and Storage within 30 days. Local data persists until you delete the app.
To delete your account and all associated cloud data, email support.golfbet@gmail.com with the subject "Account Deletion Request" from the email address on your account; we process deletions within 30 days. (Once in-app deletion ships: Settings → Account → Delete Account.)
MatchPlay is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 created an account, contact us and we will delete it.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold. Contact us to exercise them.
| Service | Role | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication | Sign-in / account identity | |
| Cloud Firestore | Cloud data storage | |
| Firebase Storage | Profile photo storage | |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Push notifications | |
| Google Sign-In | Authentication provider | |
| Apple Sign In | Authentication provider | Apple |
| Google AdMob | Banner advertising | Google Ads |
| Venmo | Third-party payment deep link only | Venmo |
We may update this policy as the app evolves and will post the updated version at the URL listed in App Store Connect.
Email: support.golfbet@gmail.com
Developer: Justin Taddeo