Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your login, and improve your experience.

SmartCaddie.ai uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
• CSRF tokens: Protect against security threats and unauthorized actions
• Session cookies: Maintain your session state during your visit
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.

• User preferences: Remember your settings (units, display options)
• Location data: Store your last known golf course location
• Language preferences: Remember your language selection
• UI preferences: Remember your interface customizations

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our service.

• Usage analytics: Track which features are most popular
• Performance monitoring: Identify slow pages and technical issues
• Error tracking: Help us fix bugs and improve reliability
• A/B testing: Test new features and improvements

2.4 Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

These cookies track your activity to show relevant advertisements.

• Advertising cookies: Show you relevant ads based on your interests
• Retargeting cookies: Display SmartCaddie ads on other websites
• Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Cloudflare: Content delivery, security, and DDoS protection
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior insights (if enabled)
• CDN providers: Fast delivery of JavaScript libraries and assets

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about their data practices.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important: If you disable essential cookies, certain features of SmartCaddie.ai will not work:

• You will not be able to log in or maintain your session
• Your preferences and settings will not be saved
• Some security features will not function properly
• The website may not display or function correctly

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect browser Do Not Track signals. When DNT is enabled, we will not set analytics or marketing cookies, though essential cookies are still required for the service to function.

6. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies for analytics and functionality. You can control these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.