THRU GOLF – PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 1 December 2025

Thru Golf (“Thru Golf,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of all individuals who interact with our website, programs, applications, donation platforms, and services. We are committed to maintaining high standards in the protection of personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information in connection with our website located at www.thrugolf.org and other online or offline services we provide (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when engaging with our Services. This includes information submitted through scholarship or support applications, contact forms, email communications, event participation, newsletter subscriptions, and donations. Information may include your name, contact details, school or golf-related information, parent or guardian details, donation information, or any other information you choose to share with us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, certain information is collected automatically to help us understand how visitors navigate and interact with our Services. This may include your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other usage data. This information assists us in improving website performance and tailoring our Services for users.

1.3 Information Received from Third Parties

We may receive information from service providers, including payment processors, analytics providers, email platforms, or social media services when individuals interact with our accounts or engage with our content externally. We may also receive confirmation of donations or communications submitted through third-party platforms.

2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to provide and enhance our Services, administer scholarship and support programs, review applications, communicate with applicants and families, manage donor contributions, issue tax receipts, operate our website, improve user experience, and fulfill operational, administrative, and compliance obligations associated with our mission. We may also use information to send updates, program announcements, organizational communications, or opportunities that we believe may be relevant to users. We do not use information in ways beyond those described in this Policy without obtaining consent when required.

3. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

Thru Golf does not sell personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as IT providers, cloud storage providers, donor management systems, payment processors, printing or email vendors, or scholarship evaluation partners. These providers are authorized to use the information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to comply with legal processes, to respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Thru Golf, our participants, donors, or the public.

4. COOKIES, TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES & GOOGLE ANALYTICS

To enhance user experience and better understand how our website is used, we use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies. Cookies help us maintain session information, remember user preferences, and evaluate website performance. Users may adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may affect certain functionality.

We also use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to analyze interaction patterns and improve site performance. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you visit, your browser type, device characteristics, referring URLs, and general geographic region. This information may be transmitted to and processed by Google, which may use cookies or similar technologies to recognize users across sessions. The analytical data does not include personal information such as names or email addresses submitted through our forms, and we do not merge analytics data with personal information collected elsewhere.

Users may opt out of Google Analytics by using Google’s browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. More information about how Google uses data can be found at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

5. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Thru Golf. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies when visiting those external sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its content.

6. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Thru Golf recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of minors. Our Services may be used by students who are under the age of 13 with parent or guardian involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that information has been collected from a child under 13 without such consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

7. DATA SECURITY

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. While we take steps to secure all information entrusted to us, no system is completely immune from risk, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including program administration, legal compliance, record-keeping, and donor acknowledgment. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.

9. YOUR CHOICES & RIGHTS

Depending on jurisdiction, individuals may have the right to request access to the personal information we maintain, request corrections, request deletion where permitted, or request to opt out of communications. Requests may be submitted to info@thrugolf.org. We will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests in accordance with applicable law and operational needs. Users may also unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the opt-out links in our communications.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or the nature of our Services. Any revisions will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our Services after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. CONTACT US

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

Thru Golf
Email: info@thrugolf.org
Website: www.thrugolf.org