miniMate (“we”, “us”, or “our”) cares deeply about your privacy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile app miniMate.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Data Linked to You
Contact Info (e.g. Name, Email Address)
Identifiers (e.g. a unique User ID generated for your account)
User Content (Photos or Videos you choose to upload or share within the app)
1.2. Data Not Linked to You
Precise Location (GPS or other location data used only to provide location-based features; not stored in a way that identifies you once the feature is complete)
2. How We Use Your Information
Provide and improve the core functionality of miniMate (hosting & joining games, scoring, course routing, etc.).
Communicate with you about your account, updates, or support inquiries.
Enable location-based features, such as showing nearby mini-golf holes and navigation between them.
Manage your user content, including storing and displaying any photos or videos you upload.
Prevent fraud and misuse of our services.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in limited circumstances:
With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g. hosting, analytics, email notifications), under strict confidentiality agreements.
To comply with law: if required by subpoena, court order or similar legal process.
To protect rights: to enforce our Terms of Service or defend against legal claims.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as needed to:
Provide you with the miniMate service.
Comply with our legal obligations.
Resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and troubleshoot problems.
5. Your Choices
Access & Correction: Update your name, email, or delete your account at any time within the app.
Location: Revoke location permission in your device Settings; some features will no longer work.
Communications: Opt out of non-essential emails by following the unsubscribe link in any message.
6. Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure—please use caution when sharing sensitive information.
7. Children’s Privacy
miniMate is not intended for children under 4. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we learn we've inadvertently gathered data from a child under 13, please contact us to have it deleted.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We’ll post the revised date at the top and, if changes are significant, notify you via the app or email.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out: