Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/29/2025

OpenCourse, Inc. (“OpenCourse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Open Course mobile application and related services (collectively, the “App” or “Services”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you install or use our App.

By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you provide when you:

• Register an account
• Book tee times or lessons
• Contact customer support
• Make payments

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Account login credentials
• Billing information (processed via third-party provider)
• User messages or inquiries

B. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical data when you use the App, including:

• IP address
• Device type and model
• Operating system
• App usage metrics
• Crash reports and diagnostics
• Unique device identifiers

C. Location Data

With your permission, we may collect:

• Approximate location to display nearby courses
• Precise location when enablement improves experience

You may disable location tracking anytime in your phone settings.

D. Payment Information

Payments are handled by secure third-party payment processors. OpenCourse does not store full credit card or payment credentials.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the App
• Complete bookings and payments
• Manage accounts and preferences
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve product functionality
• Detect fraud and misuse
• Send notifications and promotions (you may opt-out)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Not Linked to You

Some information collected by OpenCourse is processed in a way that does not personally identify you and is not linked to your identity.

This may include:

• App usage trends
• Aggregated analytics
• Diagnostics and crash reporting
• Non-identifiable device data
• Location data at city or regional level

This data is used to:

• Improve app speed and performance
• Monitor stability
• Improve product design
• Understand general usage patterns

Whenever possible, this data is aggregated or anonymized.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share data with:

A. Service Providers

Including:

• Payment processors
• Cloud infrastructure providers
• Analytics vendors
• Customer support tools

B. Booking Partners

Limited data is shared with golf courses and instructors only to fulfill reservations.

C. Legal Authorities

Data may be disclosed when required by law.

D. Corporate Transactions

Data may transfer in any acquisition, merger, or sale of assets.

5. Mobile Platform Permissions

The App may request access to:

• Location services
• Camera (if profile images or uploads are enabled)
• Notifications
• Storage

Permissions can be changed in device settings.

6. Advertising & Analytics

We use analytics tools to improve the App. We do not use personal data for targeted advertising without consent.

7. Apple App Tracking Transparency Disclosure

OpenCourse complies with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.

We do not track you across apps or websites for advertising without your explicit permission.

When applicable, OpenCourse will prompt you for consent to:

• Link collected data with third-party data
• Use device identifiers like IDFA
• Measure advertising interactions

You may change tracking preferences anytime at:
iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking

Opting out does not disable any core functions.

8. Android Privacy & Google Play Disclosure

For Android users, OpenCourse complies with Google Play’s User Data and Privacy Policy requirements.

Data Collection & Use

We disclose:

• What data we collect
• Why we collect it
• With whom data is shared

Permissions Transparency

Android permissions are requested only when required for functionality.

Data Safety

We use encryption and security standards to protect data.

Access & Deletion

Users may request access or deletion of their data.

Contact support to request deletion:
📧 [Insert Support Email]

No Undisclosed Data Sharing

We do not collect or share data outside of what is disclosed in this policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services
• Legal compliance
• Dispute resolution
• Business operations

10. Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on location, you may request:

• Data access
• Correction
• Deletion
• Marketing opt-out
• Consent withdrawal

Contact:
📧 [Insert Support Email]

12. Children’s Privacy

OpenCourse does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

13. Third-Party Services

Third-party services integrated in the App have their own policies. OpenCourse is not responsible for their practices.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted in the App or on our website.

15. Contact

OpenCourse, Inc.
Email: support@theopencourse.info

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