Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 24, 2026

📋 This Privacy Policy explains how GolfCourseGuide.golf collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website.

1. About GolfCourseGuide.golf

GolfCourseGuide.golf is a golf course directory operated by Trade Automation Partners, Hoover, Alabama, USA. Contact: gary@golfcourseguide.golf

2. YouTube API Services

GolfCourseGuide.golf uses the YouTube Data API v3 to search for and display publicly available YouTube videos. By using this site, you agree that your use of YouTube content is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy. We do not download, store, or reproduce any YouTube video content. All videos play directly from YouTube's servers via the standard embedded player.

3. Information We Collect

We do not require accounts or personal information. We collect:

  • Browser localStorage: YouTube video search results and course thumbnails are cached locally on your device to improve performance. This data is not transmitted to our servers.
  • Google AdSense (ca-pub-3567466339017704): Google may collect visit data including pages viewed and general location. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Server logs: Standard hosting logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) retained by Netlify per their policies.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser localStorage (not cookies) to cache YouTube video results on your device. You can clear this at any time via your browser settings. Google AdSense may use cookies for ad personalization — opt out at Google Ad Settings.

5. How We Use Information

We use collected information to display YouTube videos, improve performance through caching, display ads via Google AdSense, and monitor site performance. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

6. Third-Party Services

7. Data Retention

We do not store personal user data on our servers. localStorage data is retained until you clear your browser. Server log data is retained by Netlify per their standard policies.

8. Children's Privacy

GolfCourseGuide.golf is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Your Rights

10. Contact Information

Email: gary@golfcourseguide.golf
Organization: Trade Automation Partners, Hoover, Alabama, USA