Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the Southwest Florida Golf Directory ("SWFL Golf," "we," "our," or "the Site"), operated at southwestfloridagolf.com, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit through the Site, such as:

Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
Search queries entered on our Site
Any information submitted through contact or feedback forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search engine
Approximate geographic location (city/region level, not precise)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Operate and maintain the Site
Improve the user experience and Site content
Send newsletter updates if you have opted in
Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
Respond to inquiries or feedback

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

Types of cookies we may use:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit certain Site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our Site may use or link to the following third-party services, each of which operates under its own privacy policy:

Google Maps: Used to display course locations. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Open-Meteo: Used to provide real-time weather data. Open-Meteo is a free, open-source weather API.
OpenStreetMap / Leaflet: Used for our interactive map feature. Subject to OpenStreetMap's Privacy Policy.
YouTube / Vimeo: Embedded course videos may load content from these platforms, which may set their own cookies.
Golf Course Websites: Links to external course websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

External Links

This Site contains links to external websites operated by golf courses, booking platforms, and other third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data (such as analytics logs) for a reasonable period to analyze trends and improve the Site. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request removal of your data at any time by contacting us.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information collected through the Site. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

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, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for data processing

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

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us through the methods listed below.

Course Images Disclaimer

Photographs displayed on course listing pages are sourced from publicly available images, course websites, and golf directories. Some images may not reflect the current or exact appearance of a specific golf course. Course conditions, landscaping, and facilities are subject to change due to weather events, seasonal maintenance, renovations, and other factors. For the most accurate and current visual representation of a course, we recommend visiting the course's official website or contacting them directly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to report a concern, please reach out through the contact form on our Site. We are in the process of establishing dedicated email and phone support and will update this section when available.