Privacy Policy

Golf Weather Score (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website golfweatherscore.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Service.

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

Automatically Collected Data: When you visit the Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address (anonymized where required by law)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring URL and exit pages
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

Personal Information: We do not require user registration, and we do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., by contacting us via email).

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
• Analyze usage patterns and user behavior to enhance the user experience
• Monitor and prevent technical issues
• Serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense
• Track affiliate referral performance (aggregate, non-personal data only)

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly (e.g., session management).
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (GA4) cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the Service. Google Analytics collects data such as session duration, pages per session, and bounce rate. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
• Affiliate Cookies: Our affiliate partners (listed in Section 06) may place cookies on your device to track referrals. These cookies are governed by each partner's own privacy policy.

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

We do not sell your personal information. We share data with the following categories of third parties solely for the purposes described in this policy:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (GA4) — anonymized usage data for site improvement.
• Advertising Networks: Google AdSense — serves contextual and interest-based advertisements.
• Affiliate Partners: See Section 06 for a complete list. Affiliate tracking is limited to referral attribution and does not include PII.

Golf Weather Score is a participant in the following affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you:

• Amazon Services LLC Associates Program — an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com (Associate ID: golfootd-20).
• CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) — Puma Golf and Cobra Golf product referrals.
• Travelpayouts — Aviasales (flights), Economybookings (car rental), Localrent (car rental), Kiwitaxi (transfers), Airalo (eSIM), Yesim (eSIM), Klook (activities), Tiqets (tickets), Radical Storage (luggage storage), Kiwi.com (flights), Welcome Pickups (airport transfers), WeGoTrip (guided tours), and GetTransfer (private transfers).
• Agoda Partner Program — hotel and accommodation bookings.

Affiliate links on the Service open in new browser tabs and are clearly associated with contextual recommendations. Our editorial content and G-Score ratings are never influenced by affiliate partnerships.

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

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale (CCPA): We do not sell personal information. However, if you are a California resident, you have the right to confirm this and request disclosure of data collected.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thoopring@gmail.com. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.