1. Introduction

Welcome to Golf Weather. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our iOS application. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using Golf Weather, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

alwaysgolfuk@gmail.com

If you have any questions about how your data is processed, please contact us using the details above.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, date of birth, and age. This is used to manage your account, verify that you meet the minimum age requirement, save your preferences, and communicate with you about the service.

3.2 Golf Profile Data

To personalise your experience, we may ask you to provide additional profile information, including:

Providing this information is optional, but it helps us tailor the app experience and any future communications to your interests.

3.3 Location Data

Golf Weather requests access to your device's location to provide accurate, localised weather forecasts for your golf activities. Location data is used solely for retrieving weather information and is not stored on our servers beyond what is necessary to fulfil your weather request.

You can disable location access at any time through your device's Settings. Without location access, you may need to manually search for locations to receive weather data.

3.4 Usage and Analytics Data

We collect anonymised usage data to help us understand how the app is used and to improve its features and performance. This may include information such as which screens are viewed, feature usage patterns, app performance metrics, and crash reports.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing emails or providing optional golf profile information.

Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of our service to you, including account management and delivering weather forecasts.

Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving the app, analytics, and fraud prevention, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

Apple WeatherKit: We use Apple's WeatherKit API to provide weather forecast data. Your approximate location is shared with Apple to retrieve weather information. See Apple's Privacy Policy.

Analytics: We use analytics tools (such as Firebase or similar) to collect anonymised usage data. No personally identifiable information is shared with our analytics provider without your consent.

Advertising (future): We may in future display advertisements within the app using third-party ad networks such as Google AdMob. If enabled, these services may collect device identifiers and usage data to serve relevant ads. We will update this policy and request your consent before any advertising is introduced.

Email Marketing (future): We may in future send marketing communications using third-party email platforms such as Mailchimp. You will only receive marketing emails if you have explicitly opted in, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

7. Advertising and Marketing

At launch, the app does not display advertisements or send marketing emails. However, we plan to introduce these features as the app grows. When we do:

We will update this Privacy Policy and notify you before any advertising or marketing features are activated. You will always have the choice to opt out.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, access controls limiting who can view your data, and regular security reviews.

Your data is stored on servers located within the United Kingdom/European Economic Area. If any data is transferred outside of this area, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.

Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at alwaysgolfuk@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by UK GDPR.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

As a mobile application, we do not use browser cookies. However, third-party services integrated into the app (such as analytics and, in future, advertising) may use device identifiers and similar tracking technologies. You can limit ad tracking through your device's privacy settings.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:

If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.

13. Children's Privacy

Golf Weather is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

14. 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 updated policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes (such as the introduction of advertising or new data processing activities), we will seek your renewed consent where required. Your continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection:

Website: ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

16. Contact Us

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

Email: alwaysgolfuk@gmail.com

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Golf Weather mobile application ("the App"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

Please also read our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. By creating an account, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and that the information you provide, including your date of birth, is accurate. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the App.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the App, you may need to create an account. When registering, you agree to:

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or contain false information.

4. Description of Service

Golf Weather provides weather forecast information tailored for golfers. The App uses your location data and third-party weather services (Apple WeatherKit) to deliver localised forecasts. You may also create a golf profile including information such as your handicap, club membership, equipment preferences, playing frequency, and golfing interests.

The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors or interruptions.

5. Weather Data Disclaimer

Weather forecasts provided through the App are sourced from third-party services and are intended for general informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any weather data displayed.

You acknowledge and agree that:

6. Acceptable Use

When using the App, you agree not to:

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, functionality, design, graphics, and branding within the App are owned by Golf Weather or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App without our prior written consent.

8. User Content

You retain ownership of any content or data you submit through the App (such as your golf profile information). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, store, and process that content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the App's services.

You are responsible for ensuring that any content you provide is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe the rights of any third party.

9. Advertising

The App may in future display third-party advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of any third-party advertisements or the products and services advertised. Your interaction with any advertiser is solely between you and that advertiser.

10. Email Communications

Where you have opted in to receive marketing communications, we may send you emails about app updates, golf-related content, promotions, or partner offers relevant to your stated interests. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us.

We may also send you non-marketing service communications (such as account verification, security alerts, or important changes to these Terms), which are necessary for the operation of your account and cannot be opted out of.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

The App may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, or content. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Golf Weather, its owners, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting it through the App or by contacting us. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) shall continue to apply.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, providing notice through the App. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the App and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: alwaysgolfuk@gmail.com

PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT ("EULA") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE GOLF WEATHER APP. BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, OR USE THE APP.

1. Definitions

"App" means the Golf Weather mobile application, including all updates, upgrades, and new versions.

"Licensor" / "We" / "Us" means the developer and operator of Golf Weather.

"You" / "User" means the individual who downloads, installs, or uses the App.

"Device" means the iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device on which you install the App.

2. Licence Grant

Subject to your compliance with this EULA, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download, install, and use the App on any Apple-branded device that you own or control, as permitted by the Apple App Store Terms of Service.

This licence does not allow you to use the App on any device that you do not own or control, and you may not distribute or make the App available over a network where it could be used by multiple devices at the same time.

3. Licence Restrictions

You agree not to:

4. Ownership and Intellectual Property

The App and all content, features, functionality, designs, and branding are and remain the exclusive property of Golf Weather and its licensors. This EULA does not grant you any ownership rights in the App. All rights not expressly granted under this EULA are reserved.

5. Weather Data and Third-Party Services

The App provides weather information sourced from Apple WeatherKit and potentially other third-party data providers. You acknowledge that:

6. User Data and Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy, including your name, email address, date of birth, location data, and golf profile information.

You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide and for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Advertising

The App may in future display third-party advertisements. By agreeing to this EULA, you acknowledge that advertisements may be incorporated into the App and that we may introduce advertising features in updates without requiring a new EULA agreement, provided we update our Privacy Policy accordingly.

8. Updates and Modifications

We may from time to time issue updates, patches, or new versions of the App. These may be downloaded and installed automatically or may require your action. You agree that we may update the App without additional notice to you. We are not obligated to provide any updates or to continue to support or maintain the App.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any weather data, information, or content provided through the App.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

Nothing in this EULA excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the App, your breach of this EULA, or your violation of any law or rights of a third party.

12. Termination

This EULA is effective until terminated. We may terminate your licence at any time if you fail to comply with any term of this EULA. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the App and delete all copies from your devices.

You may terminate this EULA at any time by deleting the App from your device and, if applicable, deleting your account.

Termination does not limit any of our other rights or remedies at law or in equity. Sections relating to Intellectual Property, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law shall survive termination.

13. Apple App Store Terms

This EULA is between you and the Licensor only, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. The following additional terms apply to your use of the App as downloaded from the Apple App Store:

14. Governing Law

This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from this EULA shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Severability

If any provision of this EULA is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

This EULA, together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Licensor regarding the App and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this EULA, please contact us at:

Email: alwaysgolfuk@gmail.com