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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: February 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Tournament Doctor ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our bowling tournament management software and services (the "Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Service:

Category Examples Purpose
Account Information Name, email address, password, username Create and manage your account
Billing Information Payment card details, billing address Process subscription payments (via Stripe)
Tournament Data Tournament names, dates, entry fees, payout structures Provide tournament management features
Bowler Information Names, averages, handicaps, scores, contact info Manage bowler registrations and results
Communications Support requests, feedback, emails Respond to inquiries and improve service

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
  • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe provides transaction confirmation and billing details
  • Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics (if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Delivery

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process tournament registrations and score tracking
  • Calculate handicaps, brackets, and payouts
  • Generate reports and documentation

3.2 Account Management

  • Create and manage your user account
  • Process subscription payments and billing
  • Send account-related notifications

3.3 Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send important service updates and announcements
  • Provide technical notices and security alerts

3.4 Improvement and Analytics

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Monitor and prevent technical issues

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (they have their own privacy policy)
  • Hosting Providers: Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Email Services: Transactional email delivery

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, such as:

  • Complying with legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Responding to government requests
  • Protecting our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted password storage using secure hashing
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Automated daily backups

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you cancel your subscription, we retain your data for a reasonable period (typically 30 days) to allow for account reactivation. After this period, your data may be deleted from our active systems. Backup copies may be retained for a longer period as required for disaster recovery.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Export

You can access your tournament data at any time through the Service. You may export your data in various formats (PDF, CSV) for your records.

7.2 Update and Correct

You can update your account information and tournament data through your dashboard settings.

7.3 Delete

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Please note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us. Note that you will still receive transactional emails related to your account and service.

7.5 Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Understand how the Service is used (aggregated data)

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. 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 disclosed
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

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

  • Email: brian@tournamentdoctor.com
  • Contact Form: Contact Page

For data-related requests (access, deletion, correction), please include "Privacy Request" in your subject line and provide enough information for us to verify your identity and locate your account.

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