This privacy policy applies to the Golfmerce mobile application ("Application") created by Golfmerce Inc. ("Service Provider," "we," "us," or "our").
1. Information Collection and Use
To provide a secure marketplace and social experience, the Application collects the following information:
- Contact Information: Name, Email Address, Phone Number, and Physical Address (for shipping and billing).
- Financial Information: Payment Info (processed via secure third-party providers) and other financial details required for marketplace transactions.
- Identifiers: User ID (account details) and Device ID.
- Location Data: Precise Location (GPS) and/or Coarse Location to facilitate "Local Pickup" features and show relevant regional listings.
- User Content: Photos or Videos (item listings), Customer Support communications, and other content you post to the "Clubhouse."
- Usage & Diagnostics: Purchase History, Product Interactions (taps, views), and Crash Data (technical logs to improve stability).
2. How We Use Your Information
- App Functionality: To process orders, manage your account, and enable the social "Clubhouse" features.
- Product Personalization: To suggest golf gear and content based on your browsing and purchase history.
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with the app and improve our services.
Communication: We use your Email and Phone Number for security alerts, transactional updates (shipping/orders), and marketing promotions (where you have opted in).
3. How You Opt In to Receive SMS Messages
You may provide consent to receive SMS messages from Golfmerce through one or more of the following methods.Important: In all cases, you must actively take an action (check a box, tap a button, or send a text). We never use pre-checked boxes or automatic enrollment.
Golfmerce sends two types of SMS messages:
Transactional Messages
Essential account security, order updates, shipping notifications, and two-factor authentication.
Promotional Messages
Marketing offers, exclusive deals, new product announcements, and golf news.
You can opt in to each type separately.
1During Account Registration
Account Security & Order Updates:
By providing your phone number, you will receive essential account security messages and order updates from Golfmerce, including one-time passcodes, authentication codes, shipping notifications, and purchase confirmations. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out (may limit security features) or HELP for help. View Privacy Policy.
Promotional Messages (Optional):
2In-App Settings
Transactional SMS:
Enable to receive order updates, shipping confirmations, and account security alerts from Golfmerce. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out or HELP for help.
Promotional SMS (Optional):
3At Checkout
4Website Newsletter Signup
5Text-to-Join (Keyword Subscription)
Text the keyword "GOLF" or "JOIN" to our short code. You'll immediately receive:
Note: Message & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe from non-essential (promotional) SMS. Essential transactional messages (order updates, security alerts) will continue while your account is active to ensure proper service delivery.
Mobile Information Privacy: We do not sell or share mobile or personal data with third parties, affiliates, or partners for marketing or promotional purposes. We only share data with third parties when it is strictly necessary to deliver our service and only under binding agreements that ensure confidentiality. Under no circumstances will mobile data be shared or sold for advertising or promotional use.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We share data with trusted service providers to facilitate app operations (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers, and SMS providers). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Third-Party Services used: Google Play Services, Google Analytics for Firebase, and Facebook (Meta).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our users.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your data as long as your account is active. To request data deletion, please email info@golfmerce.com. We will respond and remove your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal record-keeping requirements.
6. Child Safety Standards & CSAM Policy
Golfmerce Inc. maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding the endangerment of children. In compliance with Google Play Child Safety Standards and applicable laws, we enforce the following:
Prohibition of CSAE
We strictly prohibit the creation, upload, or distribution of content that facilitates Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE). This includes child grooming, sexualization of minors, trafficking, or sextortion.
Zero Tolerance for CSAM
Any visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct (Child Sexual Abuse Material or CSAM) is strictly prohibited. Upon obtaining actual knowledge, we will immediately remove such content and disable the offending account.
Mandatory Reporting
We comply with all applicable laws and report confirmed cases of CSAM to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and/or relevant law enforcement authorities.
In-App Reporting
Users can report suspicious content or behavior directly in the app using the 'Report' button on profiles/listings or via the Support section.
Designated Contact
For child safety and CSAE/CSAM related matters, contact our Child Safety Officer at: info@golfmerce.com
7. Security
We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards (including encryption) to protect the confidentiality of your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy, SMS messaging, or practices while using the Application, please contact us:
For SMS Support:
- • Reply HELP to any message
- • Reply STOP to unsubscribe from non-essential messages
- • Email info@golfmerce.com with "SMS Support" in the subject line
Mailing Address:
Golfmerce Inc
142 Via Veracruz
Jupiter, FL 33458
United States
Website: https://app.golfmerce.com
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