PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At the Junior Golf Association of Northern California, we value your trust and are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, members, junior golfers, parents, volunteers, and supporters.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

  • Register for junior golf programs
  • Join our mailing list
  • Complete a contact form
  • Make a donation
  • Register for tournaments or events
  • Apply to volunteer
  • Request information

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Parent or guardian name
  • Child’s name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth (when necessary)
  • Emergency contact information
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral websites
  • General geographic location

This information helps us improve our website and better serve visitors.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Protecting children’s privacy is extremely important to us.

Our website is intended primarily for parents, guardians, coaches, volunteers, and individuals interested in junior golf.

If we collect personal information from children under the age of 13 in connection with registration or participation in our programs, we do so only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Parents may request to:

  • Review their child’s information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of their child’s information
  • Withdraw consent for future collection

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Register participants
  • Administer junior golf programs
  • Communicate with parents and participants
  • Process donations
  • Register tournaments and events
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Improve our website
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Maintain website security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We only collect information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:

  • Program announcements
  • Event information
  • Tournament updates
  • Fundraising opportunities
  • Organization news

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Payment Information

Online payments and donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors.

We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with:

  • Payment processing
  • Email communications
  • Website hosting
  • Registration systems
  • Event management

These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
We may also disclose information if required by law.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

While no website can guarantee absolute security, we work to maintain appropriate protections against unauthorized access or disclosure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites, including golf organizations, sponsors, or partners.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage visitors to review their privacy policies.

Your Privacy Choices

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your information
  • Request deletion where permitted by law
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date:  January 1, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.

They help websites remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Enhance website functionality
  • Help maintain website security

Types of Cookies We Use

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Examples include:

  • Security
  • Form submissions
  • Session management

These cookies cannot be disabled through our website.

Analytics Cookies

We may use services such as Google Analytics to understand:

  • Number of visitors
  • Popular pages
  • Visitor behavior
  • Website performance

Analytics data is generally aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as:

  • Preferred language
  • Accessibility settings
  • Saved preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may include content from third parties such as:

  • YouTube videos
  • Google Maps
  • Social media platforms
  • Online registration providers

These services may place their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting.

Because there is no universal standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.

Changes will appear on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Questions

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Junior Golf Association of Northern California
Email: office@jganc.com

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

JGANC
12935 Alcosta Blvd. #184
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 960-3800
Email: office@jganc.com