Free Handicap Tracker
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to the Golf Handicap Tracker mobile application and the FreeHandicapTracker.net website, operated by Jason R Fingar.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use Golf Handicap Tracker and related services.
Information We Collect
Golf Handicap Tracker allows users to create an account and track golf handicap-related information. We collect the following information when you register for and use an account:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Password
- Golf-related information you enter, such as golf course name, date played, score, slope, rating, and round history
The app does not request access to sensitive Android device permissions such as location, camera, microphone, contacts, SMS, call logs, photos, or files.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Allow users to log in to their accounts
- Store golf rounds and handicap-related data entered by users
- Calculate and display a handicap index
- Maintain a record of rounds played
- Provide password reset and account support
- Operate, maintain, and improve the app and website
- Display advertising through Google AdMob
Advertising
Golf Handicap Tracker displays advertisements using Google AdMob. Google AdMob may collect and use certain information from your device to provide, personalize, measure, and improve advertising, depending on your device settings and Google advertising preferences.
Google may collect information such as device identifiers, advertising identifiers, IP address, app activity, and other data as described in Google's privacy policies.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from apps that use its services here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can manage your Google advertising preferences here: https://adssettings.google.com/
How We Share Information
We do not sell users' personal information.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may use service providers to help operate the app, website, hosting, email, account support, and related services.
- Advertising providers: The app uses Google AdMob to display ads. Google may collect and process data as described in Google's own privacy policies.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Safety and security: We may disclose information when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of users, the app, the website, or others.
Data Retention
We retain account information and golf-related data for as long as your account remains active or as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service.
If you request account deletion, we will delete or de-identify your personal information unless we are required or permitted to retain certain information for legal, security, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes.
Account and Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us at: jfingar@gmail.com.
Please include the email address associated with your account so we can identify and process your request.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect user information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Golf Handicap Tracker is a general-audience sports application and is not specifically directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at jfingar@gmail.com, and we will take appropriate steps to delete the information.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with your account.
You may also manage advertising personalization through your device settings and Google advertising settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app or website after changes are posted means that you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
Jason R Fingar
Email: jfingar@gmail.com
