Privacy Policy for Bunkr Mobile

Effective Date: January 14, 2025

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bunkr Mobile ("Bunkr," "we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Bunkr, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information

• Email address
• Display name and username
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile photo and cover photo
• Bio/description
• Home golf course
• Location (city/state)

Golf Performance Data

• Scorecards and detailed hole-by-hole scores
• Bunkr Rating and calculation history
• Golf statistics (fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts, etc.)
• Playing partners and round participants
• Course played and tee boxes used
• Round dates, times, and conditions
• Photos and videos from rounds

Social Content

• Posts, comments, and reactions
• Following/follower relationships
• Shared scorecards and round summaries
• Direct messages and group conversations

Marketplace Information

• Listing details (title, description, price, condition)
• Item photos
• Location for distance calculations
• Communication with buyers/sellers

Game Tracking Data

• Golf game sessions (skins, nassau, match play, wolf, stroke play)
• Stakes and settlement tracking
• Player performance in games
• Win/loss records

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• Mobile network information
• Push notification tokens

Usage Data

• App features used
• Time spent in app
• Interaction with content
• Search queries
• Performance data

Location Information

• Precise location (when using GPS features, finding nearby golf courses, and discovering nearby golfers)
• General location (for marketplace distance calculations)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Golf Course & Location Data

• Course information from OpenStreetMap
• Weather data from NOAA (weather.gov) and Open-Meteo
• Elevation data from USGS (United States Geological Survey)
• Mapping and satellite imagery from Mapbox

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

3.1 Provide and Improve the Service

• Create and manage your account
• Calculate and track your Bunkr Rating
• Enable scorecard creation and sharing
• Facilitate golf game tracking
• Power social features and connections
• Suggest nearby golfers based on your location
• Enable marketplace listings and communications
• Provide personalized recommendations

3.2 Communication

• Send push notifications about:
  • Tee time reminders
  • Game invitations
  • Social interactions
  • Marketplace inquiries
• Respond to your inquiries
• Send important service updates

3.3 Safety and Security

• Detect and prevent fraud
• Monitor for violations of our Terms of Service
• Protect users from harmful content
• Ensure marketplace safety

3.4 Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to legal requests
• Enforce our terms and policies
• Protect our rights and property

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

Public Information

• Profile information (name, photo, Bunkr Rating, bio)
• Public posts and shared scorecards
• Golf statistics and achievements
• Marketplace listings

Limited Sharing

• Scorecards shared with playing partners
• Messages with conversation participants
• Tee time details with participants
• Location data for marketplace distance

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers that help us operate the Service:

• Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and storage
• Expo for app infrastructure
• Mapbox for mapping and satellite imagery
• NOAA (weather.gov) and Open-Meteo for weather data
• USGS for elevation data
• OpenStreetMap for course information

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect and defend our rights
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect user safety

4.4 Business Transfers

If Bunkr is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Scorecards and statistics: Retained indefinitely for Bunkr Rating calculations
• Messages: Retained while conversation participants are active
• Marketplace listings: Active listings retained until sold/removed; archived for 1 year
• Deleted content: Removed within 30 days

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Controls

You can:

• Update profile information
• Change privacy settings
• Control notification preferences
• Delete posts and content
• Block other users

6.2 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data by contacting us at contact@bunkr.social

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data. Note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6.4 Location Services

You can disable location services in your device settings, though this may limit certain features.

6.5 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications through your account settings or by following unsubscribe instructions.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access controls
• Firebase security rules

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Bunkr is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Bunkr, you consent to such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents 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
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information.

11. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Our legal bases for processing include:

• Your consent
• Performance of contract (providing the Service)
• Legitimate interests (improving the Service, security)
• Legal obligations

12. Updates to This Policy

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

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• In-app notifications
• Email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of Bunkr after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: contact@bunkr.social

For European users, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Consent: By using Bunkr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.