Important Affiliate Disclosure
Florida Golf Authority earns compensation through affiliate marketing partnerships. When you click links on this website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps us keep Florida Golf Authority free for all readers. We only recommend products, services, and destinations we genuinely believe will add value to our readers.
We are 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. We also participate in affiliate programs through Awin, Impact, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Viator, Under Armour, and other affiliate networks.
Who We Are
Florida Golf Authority (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates FloridaGolfAuthority.com, a golf travel and lifestyle publication focused on helping golfers plan the perfect Florida golf trip. Our registered business email is info@floridagolfauthority.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily We collect information you choose to provide including your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us through our contact form, or otherwise communicate with us directly.
Information Collected Automatically When you visit FloridaGolfAuthority.com we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general geographic location. This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. FloridaGolfAuthority.com uses the following types of cookies:
Analytics Cookies — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit including pages viewed, time on site, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies — When you click affiliate links on our website, our affiliate partners place cookies on your device to track whether a purchase is made. These cookies are necessary for us to receive affiliate commissions and are placed by third party networks including Amazon, Awin, Impact, and Booking.com.
Functional Cookies — We use functional cookies to remember your preferences and enhance your browsing experience on our site.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and continuously improve FloridaGolfAuthority.com, deliver newsletters and email communications to subscribers, respond to inquiries and provide customer support, analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve content, comply with legal obligations, and detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.
Third Party Links and Affiliate Partners
FloridaGolfAuthority.com contains links to third party websites including our affiliate partners such as Amazon, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Viator, Under Armour, and various golf course and resort websites. When you click these links and visit third party sites you are subject to their privacy policies and terms of service.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through links on our site.
Our affiliate partners may use cookies and tracking technologies to monitor your interactions with their websites. This tracking is necessary for affiliate commission attribution.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics collects information about your use of our website and reports website trends to us without identifying individual visitors. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or by adjusting your browser settings.
For more information on Google’s privacy practices visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or email list you consent to receiving periodic email communications from Florida Golf Authority including golf travel tips, course reviews, resort recommendations, gear guides, and special offers from our affiliate partners.
You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send or by contacting us directly at info@floridagolfauthority.com. We will process your unsubscribe request promptly.
We do not share your email address with third parties except as required to deliver our email communications through our email service provider.
Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, SSL encryption on all pages of our website, and restricted access to personal data.
However no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information we will notify you as required by applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
FloridaGolfAuthority.com is not directed at or intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information please contact us at info@floridagolfauthority.com and we will promptly delete such information from our records.
Your Privacy Rights
For All Users You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal information, opt out of marketing communications at any time, and request information about how your data is used.
For European Union and EEA Residents (GDPR) If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing of your personal data, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Our lawful basis for processing your data is legitimate interests in operating our website and delivering our content and services.
For California Residents (CCPA) If you are a California resident you have the right to know what personal information we collect about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights contact us at info@floridagolfauthority.com.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials Florida Golf Authority clearly discloses all material connections with brands and companies whose products and services we feature. When we receive compensation through affiliate commissions, sponsored content, complimentary products, or any other form of compensation we disclose this relationship clearly in the relevant content.
Our editorial opinions are our own and are not influenced by affiliate relationships or sponsorships. We only recommend products, services, and destinations we genuinely believe will benefit our readers.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this policy and where appropriate notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of FloridaGolfAuthority.com after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices please contact us:
Florida Golf Authority Email: info@floridagolfauthority.com Website: https://floridagolfauthority.com
We will respond to all privacy related inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy was prepared for FloridaGolfAuthority.com and covers affiliate marketing disclosure requirements, FTC guidelines, GDPR compliance for European visitors, and CCPA compliance for California residents.