Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 03, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Leaderboard Fantasy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our fantasy golf platform and related services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Create an account: Name, email address, and password
- Use social login: Information from Google or Facebook (when enabled)
- Contact us: Name, email, subject, and message content
- Participate in contests: Fantasy team selections and roster information
- Subscribe to updates: Email address for newsletters and notifications
- Interact on our platform: Messages, comments, and communications with other users
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, and interaction patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Log Information: IP address, access times, error logs, and security events
- Cookies and Tracking: As described in our Cookie Policy
- Analytics Data: Website performance and user behavior through Google Analytics
Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Social Media Platforms: Profile information when you use social login
- Golf Data Providers: Tournament information, player statistics, and scoring data
- Analytics Services: Aggregated usage and performance data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Core Services
- Create and manage your account
- Provide fantasy golf contest functionality
- Calculate scores and maintain leaderboards
- Enable communication features (messaging, invitations)
- Process contest entries and roster management
Communication
- Send account-related notifications and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send contest invitations and reminders
- Deliver newsletters and promotional content (with consent)
- Notify you of system updates and maintenance
Platform Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Develop new features and functionality
- Optimize website performance and user experience
- Conduct research and analytics
Security and Legal
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforce our terms of service and fair play policies
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes and investigate violations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform:
- Email Services: Mailjet for transactional and promotional emails
- Analytics: Google Analytics for website performance and user behavior
- Authentication: Google and Facebook for social login services
- Cloud Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform for hosting and data storage
- Golf Data: Third-party providers for tournament and player information
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- Investigate potential violations of our terms of service
- Prevent fraud or other illegal activities
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data transmission and storage using industry-standard encryption
- Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Security Monitoring: Regular monitoring for unauthorized access and security threats
- Password Protection: Secure password hashing and authentication mechanisms
- CSRF Protection: Protection against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Regular Updates: Keeping our systems and security measures up to date
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our protections.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
- Contest Data: Historical contest and scoring information retained for record-keeping
- Communication Records: Support tickets and messages retained for customer service purposes
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
- Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Request access to your personal information
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
- Review and update your account information
Correction and Deletion
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Close your account and associated data
Communication Preferences
- Unsubscribe from promotional emails
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Manage notification preferences
Consent and Objection
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to certain uses of your information
- Restrict processing of your personal data
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us or email us at support@leaderboardfantasy.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
For users between 13 and 18, we encourage parental guidance and supervision as outlined in our Fair Play & Responsible Participation policy.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where our servers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our platform, including:
- Google's Privacy Policy (for Analytics and OAuth)
- Facebook's Privacy Policy (for social login, when enabled)
- Any golf data providers or external services we integrate
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our platform
Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Email: support@leaderboardfantasy.com
Contact Form: Use our contact form
Subject Line: Please include "Privacy Policy" in your subject line for faster processing
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
Related Policies: This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service, Cookie Policy, and Fair Play & Responsible Participation policy.