1. Who We Are
GolfSimGenius.com is owned and operated by Newby Digital Enterprises LLC, a company based in the United States. We publish independent reviews, comparisons, and buying guides related to golf simulators and related equipment.
For questions about this policy, contact us at:
Email: support@golfsimgenius.com
Mailing Address: Available upon request
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or opt-in to receive content from us.
- Name — if voluntarily provided via a contact form or subscription form.
- Messages or inquiries — if you contact us directly via email or a contact form.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect certain technical information, including: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited and time spent on those pages, clicks and scroll behavior, and device type.
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4).
c) Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information about you from third-party services we use, such as analytics platforms and affiliate networks. We do not purchase or obtain personal data from data brokers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you newsletters, product recommendations, or updates (only if you have opted in)
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve content and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies — Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management).
Analytics Cookies — We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. GA4 collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and device types. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising/Affiliate Cookies — When you click affiliate links on our Site (such as Amazon Associates links), those third-party services may set their own cookies to track referrals and purchases. We do not control these cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze Site traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, session duration, and general geographic location. Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Amazon Associates
We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click an Amazon link on our Site, Amazon may set cookies on your device to track purchases and award commissions to us. Amazon’s privacy policy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496
Other Affiliate Networks
We may participate in additional affiliate programs from time to time. These programs may also use tracking cookies or pixels when you click their links. We will update this policy as new affiliate partnerships are established.
Email Marketing (Forthcoming)
We intend to use an email marketing platform to send newsletters and product updates to subscribers. When this is active, that platform will process subscriber email addresses on our behalf under a data processing agreement. We will update this section with the specific provider and their privacy policy link at that time.
Hosting
The Site is hosted by Hostinger. Hostinger may process server logs and related technical data. Hostinger’s privacy policy: https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy
6. Affiliate Disclosure
GolfSimGenius.com is a participant in affiliate advertising programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you — when you purchase a product through links on our Site.
We only recommend products we genuinely believe will be useful to our readers. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions or review scores.
This disclosure is made in compliance with the FTC’s 16 CFR Part 255 guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
7. Data Retention
- Email subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Analytics data — retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 14 months for user-level data)
- Server logs — typically retained for up to 90 days by our hosting provider
- Contact form submissions — retained for up to 2 years unless you request deletion sooner
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. Your Rights and Choices
All Users
- Opt out of marketing emails — every email we send includes an unsubscribe link
- Request deletion of your personal data by contacting us directly
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know — You may request a summary of the personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete — You may request that we delete personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale — We do not sell your personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
To submit a California privacy request, email us at support@golfsimgenius.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.” We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site contains links to third-party websites (including retailer sites, product manufacturers, and affiliate networks). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
Newby Digital Enterprises LLC
Operating as GolfSimGenius.com
Email: support@golfsimgenius.com
Mailing Address: Available upon request
We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.
This Privacy Policy was prepared for GolfSimGenius.com and is intended for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific compliance concerns, we recommend consulting a qualified attorney.