1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website or app when you visit. They help Birdie or Bust remember information such as login sessions, preferences, and settings.
Similar technologies including local storage, session storage, and device identifiers used within our mobile application are also covered by this Cookie Policy.
2. What We Use and Why
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
- Authentication session tokens
- Account role preferences (Player / Organizer)
- Event registration state
- Secure payment processing sessions
Functional Cookies
These improve your experience but are not required for core functionality.
- Distance unit preferences (yards/metres)
- Saved event filters
- Dark mode / light mode settings
- Draft scorecard recovery
Analytics Technologies
Analytics help us understand how users interact with the Service.
- Screen and feature usage tracking
- Session duration measurement
- Crash and error monitoring
- User retention analysis
3. Mobile App Identifiers
Because Birdie or Bust is also a mobile application, we use device-based technologies instead of traditional browser cookies.
- Secure local storage for login sessions
- Device identifiers for app continuity
- Push notification tokens for alerts and reminders
Push notification permissions can be revoked at any time through your device settings.
4. Third-Party Technologies
We work with trusted service providers that may use their own identifiers:
- Stripe – Payment Processing
- Google – Authentication Services
- Mixpanel – Product Analytics
- Sentry – Error Monitoring
- Apple APNs / Google FCM – Push Notifications
We do not control how these providers use their own technologies beyond what is necessary to provide services to Birdie or Bust.
5. Your Choices
Website
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent login or event registration.
Mobile App
- Disable location access in device settings
- Disable push notifications in device settings
- Clear local app data from account settings
- Opt out of analytics tracking
6. Retention
Different storage technologies remain active for different durations:
- Authentication Tokens: Up to 30 days
- Preference Settings: Up to 12 months
- Analytics Identifiers: Up to 24 months
- Draft Scorecards: Until completion or manual deletion
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services.
Any significant updates will be communicated through the app and website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Birdie or Bust, Inc.
Email: info@birdieorbustgolf.com
San Francisco, California, USA