Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

1. Information We Collect

GolfHandicapIndex.com does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our calculators. We collect limited information automatically when you visit:

Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and referring URL, collected via Google Analytics and AdSense
Cookies — small text files placed on your device by Google AdSense and Analytics for advertising and analytics purposes
IP address — collected automatically by our hosting provider and by Google services

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or payment information unless you voluntarily contact us via email.

2. How We Use Your Information

To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
To understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics)
To improve site content and calculator accuracy
To respond to contact form or email inquiries

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies placed by Google AdSense and Google Analytics. These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites to serve personalised advertising. You can control cookie settings through your browser or opt out of personalised advertising:

4. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-4943534579898039) — advertising. Google Privacy Policy
Google Analytics — usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
Amazon Associates (tag: williamdunb0d-20) — affiliate links. Amazon Privacy Notice
Google Fonts — typography. Fonts are loaded from Google servers. Google Privacy Policy

5. IAB TCF v2.3

This site participates in the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework v2.3 (effective March 1, 2026). Google and our advertising partners may use your data for personalised advertising under this framework. You may manage your consent preferences through the opt-out links listed above.

6. Data Retention

We do not maintain a database of user personal information. Any contact emails are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months).

7. California Residents — CCPA/CPRA

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at our Contact page. We will respond within 45 days.

8. European Union & UK Residents — GDPR

If you are in the EU or UK, you have rights under the GDPR including the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your data, and the right to object to processing. The legal basis for any data processing is legitimate interest. To exercise your rights, contact us via our Contact page.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please visit our Contact page.