{"id":3,"date":"2026-04-21T15:59:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfpolice.org\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:41:17","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/golfpolice.org\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who We Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golf Police is an online service designed to promote good-natured accountability in the game of golf \u2014 with a sense of humour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website address is:<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/golfpolice.org\">https:\/\/golfpolice.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you use Golf Police, we may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email addresses (to send Golf Police citations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Names or nicknames (if provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any message or content you include in a submission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic technical data such as IP address and browser type (for security and spam prevention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We only collect information that is necessary to operate the service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How We Use Your Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use the information you provide to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver Golf Police citations as requested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate and improve the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent misuse, abuse, or spam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> use your information for unrelated marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Humour \/ Humor Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golf Police is intended for <strong>humour\/humor and entertainment purposes only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submissions are not verified and are not intended to be factual accusations.<br>Users are responsible for the content they submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sharing of Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> sell, rent, or trade your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information is only used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to deliver citations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to maintain the functionality and security of the site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use trusted third-party services (such as hosting or email delivery providers) to operate the website. These services only access data as necessary to perform their function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golf Police may use basic cookies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ensure the website functions properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>remember simple preferences (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support security and performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cookies do not store sensitive personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Retention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain submitted information only as long as necessary to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>operate the service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintain security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>comply with legal obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may remove submissions or data at our discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>access to any personal data we may hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>correction or deletion of your data (where applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make a request, contact us through the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take reasonable steps to protect your information.<br>However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Responsible Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golf Police is built on the principle of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>good-natured accountability \u2014 not public execution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We expect users to respect this spirit and refrain from submitting content that is malicious, abusive, or intended to harm others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.<br>Changes will be posted on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who We Are Golf Police is an online service designed to promote good-natured accountability in the game of golf \u2014 with a sense of humour. 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