Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hawaii Golf Guide ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://hawaiigolf.guide (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Make a booking through affiliate links

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our Site:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Click patterns and navigation
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Operating system

How We Collect Information

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management, load balancing)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on each page
• Your general location
• How you arrived at our Site

Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

1. Provide and maintain our services - Display golf course information, process searches, deliver content
2. Improve user experience - Analyze usage patterns to optimize Site design and content
3. Communicate with you - Send newsletters, respond to inquiries, provide updates
4. Marketing and advertising - Show relevant ads, measure ad effectiveness, affiliate marketing
5. Legal compliance - Comply with applicable laws and regulations
6. Security - Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities

Advertising and Affiliate Marketing

Display Advertising

We partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads on our Site. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Deliver personalized advertisements
• Measure ad performance
• Prevent fraud

Our advertising partners include:

• PropellerAds
• Other networks as added

Affiliate Marketing

Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services, including:

• Amazon Associates
• GolfNow
• TeeOff
• Golf equipment retailers

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay.

Your Advertising Choices

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Visiting Google Ad Settings
• Using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
• Using the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf:

• Web hosting (Vercel)
• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Email delivery (Mailchimp)
• Advertising networks

These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by:

• Law or legal process
• Government request
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information (authorized personnel only)
• Secure password policies

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal information
• Receive your data in a portable format

Correction

• Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion

• Request deletion of your personal information
• Note: We may retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes

Opt-Out

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Opt out of cookies (via browser settings)
• Opt out of personalized advertising

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt out of the sale of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@hawaiigolf.guide

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page
• Effective immediately upon posting
• Notified via email for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: privacy@hawaiigolf.guide

Address:
Hawaii Golf Guide
Honolulu, HI 96815

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours.

Specific Disclosures

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Hawaii Golf Guide is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our Site are affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe will provide value to our users.