We’re Legally Required to Have This Page
Look, we know you’re not reading this. Nobody reads privacy policies. But we have to have one, and you should probably skim it — especially the part about cookies and affiliate links.
TL;DR: We use cookies to track affiliate sales. We don’t sell your data. We’re not evil, just trying to run a website about golf balls.
Who We Are
Golf Takes Balls (golftakesballs.com) is an affiliate content site based in the United States. We publish golf ball reviews, comparisons, and buying guides. We earn commissions when you buy products through our affiliate links.
Contact: contact@golftakesballs.com
What Information We Collect
If you contact us: Your name and email address, so we can write back. We won’t sell it, share it, or do anything weird with it.
If you sign up for our newsletter: Your email address. You can unsubscribe anytime. No spam, ever.
Automatically via cookies and analytics: Pages visited, browser type, approximate location (country/region level), referring website, and time spent on pages. This is standard web analytics data used to understand what content is useful. It is not tied to your identity.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Affiliate tracking: When you click our links, cookies tell the retailer we referred you so we get credit for the sale. These cookies are set by third-party retailers (Amazon, etc.), not by us directly.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data.
- WordPress functionality: Standard cookies for site operation (session management, security).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies won’t affect your ability to read our content, but we won’t earn commissions on purchases you make after clicking our links.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Retailers
When you click affiliate links on Golf Takes Balls and make a purchase, cookies may be placed on your device by the retailer. Each retailer has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any retailer before making a purchase.
We currently work with:
- Amazon Associates (amazon.com/privacy)
- Rock Bottom Golf
- GlobalGolf
- Vice Golf
- Other golf retailers as we expand
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze site traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
GDPR — For Our European Visitors
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
- Right to object: You can object to our processing of your data.
Our legal basis for processing data is legitimate interest (analytics to improve content) and consent (newsletter signup). To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@golftakesballs.com.
CCPA — For Our California Visitors
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know: You can request information about what personal data we collect and how we use it.
- Right to delete: You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to opt out: We do not sell personal data. There is nothing to opt out of.
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To make a CCPA request, contact us at contact@golftakesballs.com.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and newsletter email addresses for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose they were collected for. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics’ standard retention settings (26 months by default). You can request deletion at any time.
Children’s Privacy
Golf Takes Balls is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date below. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy? Email us at contact@golftakesballs.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.
Last Updated: March 2026