Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or interact with our website, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Golf course reviews and ratings you submit
• Comments and feedback you share
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Device type and operating system
• Referral source (how you found our website)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our golf course review platform
• Process and display your reviews and ratings
• Send you updates about new courses and features (if subscribed)
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

• Public Reviews: Reviews and ratings you submit are displayed publicly with your chosen username
• Service Providers: We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and email delivery
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: Information may be transferred if our business is acquired or merged

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login status and preferences
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Provide personalized content recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable them.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure data transmission using SSL encryption
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular data backups and recovery procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Newsletter: Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
• Review Management: Edit or delete reviews you've submitted

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is 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.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes (if you're subscribed)

Your continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.