Privacy Policy

SMS & WhatsApp Communications

WhatsApp is ATG's primary communication channel for league activities. Separately, if you check the optional SMS consent box on our website, you agree to receive informational SMS messages from Against The Grain Golf ("ATG") when your status changes from the standby list to the playing list.

WhatsApp messages may include:

Weekly game announcements
RSVP confirmations
Standby notifications
Group assignments
Schedule updates
Payment reminders
League announcements

SMS message frequency varies based on your participation and standby status.

Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier plan.

SMS consent is optional, is collected separately, and is not a condition of joining, participating, or purchasing any goods or services.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

Name
Mobile phone number
Email address (if provided)
Handicap information
RSVP history
Payment status
League participation history
Messages you send to our chatbot
Technical information, such as your IP address, browser type and basic server-log data, may be processed automatically when you visit our website. We do not currently use first-party analytics or advertising cookies.

We collect only the information necessary to operate and manage the ATG golf league.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Register you for league events
Process RSVPs
Manage player lists and standby lists
Send game information
Notify players of schedule changes
Communicate payment information
Improve league operations
Respond to customer inquiries
Maintain league records

SMS Consent

Your SMS or WhatsApp opt-in information and phone number will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.

We use your phone number solely to provide communications related to the Against The Grain Golf League.

Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:

STOP

After you send STOP, you will receive one confirmation message and no further text messages unless you opt in again.

You may opt in again by returning to our website and checking the optional SMS consent box, or by texting START or UNSTOP to our SMS number.

Help

If you need assistance, reply:

HELP

or contact us through our website.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers that help operate the league, such as:

Twilio (messaging services)
A2 hosting providers

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While no transmission over the Internet is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance the user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website or email us at info@aagainstthegrain.com.