Who We Are
This website is operated by Black Girls Golf, a mission-driven organization creating safe, inclusive spaces for Black women and girls in golf. Our website address is: http://community.blackgirlsgolf.net.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (a hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you’re using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is here. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Site, avoid images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other users may be able to extract this data.
Cookies
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Leaving a comment? You may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These last for one year.
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Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility. It’s discarded when you close your browser.
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When you log in, we use cookies to save your login status and display preferences. Login cookies last 2 days; display options last 1 year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for 2 weeks.
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If you edit or publish content, a cookie with the post ID is saved in your browser (expires in 1 day).
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media, etc.) from third-party sites, which may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
Analytics & Tracking
We use website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve the platform. These tools collect aggregated, anonymized data such as time on site, device type, and page views.
Who We Share Your Data With
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If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
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Data may be shared with third-party services we use for hosting, analytics, or email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp, Woocommerce, Stripe).
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We do not sell your data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve follow-ups.
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For registered users, we store profile data you provide. You can view, edit, or delete your personal data anytime (except username). Admins can also edit that data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
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A copy of the personal data we hold.
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That we erase your personal data, excluding data we’re required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
To request data access or deletion, email us at: info@blackgirlsgolf.net
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting, and limited access to personal information. No platform is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your privacy at every level.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments and activity may be checked through automated spam detection services. Some data may be processed outside the U.S. in accordance with GDPR and similar frameworks.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. You’ll be notified of any significant changes via email or platform notice.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at:
info@blackgirlsgolf.net