Privacy Policy
Effective October 1, 2026 · Updated to describe "I'm at a course"
The short version. Your courses, rounds, and bag tags live on your device and in your own private iCloud account. We don't have servers that store your data, we don't have accounts, we don't run ads or analytics, and we never sell or share anything about you.
What the app stores
The Traveling Bag Tag keeps the information you enter: the courses you've played and the ones on your bucket list, the rounds you log, the name you put on your tag, and the home town you choose. This stays on your device.
If you're signed in to iCloud, the app also saves it to your private iCloud database so it appears on your other Apple devices. That database belongs to your Apple Account. We can't see it, read it, or access it. Apple's handling of iCloud data is covered by Apple's Privacy Policy.
What leaves your device
- "I'm at a course" uses your location once. Only when you tap that button, and only with your permission, the app reads your location one time to search Apple Maps for golf courses nearby. It isn't stored, it isn't tracked in the background, and it never reaches us. You can say no and search by name instead.
- Course and town searches go to Apple Maps. When you search for a course, import a list, or set your home town, the text you search for is sent to Apple's map service to find locations. Apple handles those requests under its privacy policy. We don't receive them.
- Things you choose to share. When you share your bag tag or a course card, the app creates an image on your device and hands it to the share sheet. It includes your tag name, dates, and course numbers. It never includes your home town or distances from home.
That's all. The app doesn't contain advertising, analytics, crash-reporting, or tracking software from any third party.
What we don't do
- We don't collect personal information, and there's no account to create.
- We don't track your location. It's read only when you tap "I'm at a course," and your home town is something you type.
- We don't track you across apps or websites, and we don't sell or share data with anyone.
Files you import
If you import the course template, the file is read on your device to find the course names and places. It isn't uploaded anywhere. Course names from it are looked up with Apple Maps as described above.
Deleting your data
Delete a course in the app and it's removed from your device and your iCloud. To remove everything, delete the app, then on your iPhone open Settings › [your name] › iCloud › Manage Account Storage, choose The Traveling Bag Tag, and delete its data.
Children
The app doesn't knowingly collect information from anyone, including children under 13.
Changes
If this policy changes, we'll update this page and the date at the top. Material changes will also be noted in the app's release notes.
Contact
Questions about privacy: hello@thetravelingbagtag.com