Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 9, 2026
This policy explains what information the Golf ParLoop mobile app ("the app") and this website collect, how it is used and the choices you have. Golf ParLoop is made by Hakan Turinay ("we", "us"). If you have any questions, email info@hakanturinay.com.
In short: you can play without creating an account or giving us your name or email. We store your game progress and scores so they sync and appear on leaderboards. Ads are served by Google AdMob, and purchases are handled by Apple or Google with RevenueCat. We do not sell your personal information.
Information we collect
Your player account
When you first open the app, it creates an anonymous player account for you automatically. This account includes:
- A random player ID and a display name. The app gives you a default name, which you can change in Settings.
- Your country, as a two-letter code. Our hosting provider determines it from your network connection. We do not store your IP address in our database.
- Session information that keeps you signed in on your device: a token stored securely on the device (we only keep a hashed copy), the platform (iOS or Android) and when the session was last used.
Game data
- Your saved progress: points, experience, unlocked items, training levels, missions, settings and similar game state.
- The rounds you finish: course, 9 or 18 holes, strokes, par and when you played.
- Your leaderboard scores, handicap and number of rounds played.
Progress is saved on your device first and then synced to our servers, so you can keep playing offline.
Optional sign-in
If the app offers Sign in with Apple or Google and you choose to use it, we receive an account identifier from that provider and, if you agree to share them, your name and email address. Apple may give us a private relay email instead of your real address. Google may also share your profile picture. We also keep a token from the provider that keeps the sign-in link working. Signing in is never required to play.
Advertising
The app shows ads through Google AdMob. To show and measure ads and prevent fraud, AdMob may collect information about your device and how you interact with ads, such as device identifiers, your IP address and approximate location.
- On iOS, the advertising identifier (IDFA) is only used if you allow tracking when the app asks. You can change this at any time in your device's Settings.
- In the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, the app asks for your consent before showing personalized ads. You can change your choice at any time in the app under Settings → Ad privacy choices.
Learn more in How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
Purchases
In-app purchases are processed by the Apple App Store or Google Play. We never see your payment card details. We use RevenueCat to confirm purchases, unlock what you bought and restore purchases. RevenueCat receives your purchase history linked to your player ID. See the RevenueCat privacy policy.
Technical information
Our servers run on Cloudflare. When the app connects, Cloudflare processes your IP address to deliver the request, keep the service secure and limit abuse. See the Cloudflare privacy policy.
How we use information
- To run the game, save your progress and sync it across sessions.
- To show weekly leaderboards, world and country rankings and your handicap.
- To show ads and keep the game free.
- To deliver and restore purchases.
- To keep the service secure, prevent cheating and fix problems.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use your game data to build advertising profiles.
What other players can see
Leaderboards show your display name, country and score to other players. Choose a display name that does not reveal personal information you want to keep private.
How long we keep information
- We keep your account and game data for as long as your account exists.
- Expired sessions are deleted automatically.
- Guest accounts that can no longer be signed into are deleted automatically after at least 7 days.
- When you delete your account, we delete your account, saved progress, rounds and scores from our servers.
- Apple, Google and RevenueCat keep purchase records under their own policies.
Your choices and rights
- Delete your account: in the app, go to Settings → Delete account.
- Change your display name: in the app, go to Settings → Change name.
- Ads: change your consent in Settings → Ad privacy choices, and tracking permission in your device's Settings.
- Access or correction: email us and we will help. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, and you can contact us to use them.
Children
Golf ParLoop is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
International transfers
Our service providers may process information in countries other than yours, including the United States. They are required to protect it in line with applicable law.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when it last changed.
Contact
Questions or requests about your privacy: info@hakanturinay.com.