Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Golf Cart Search. We are a platform that connects users with golf cart dealers, repair shops, and rental services. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our directory service to find and review golf cart shops.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 User Information

• Location data when searching for nearby shops
• Search preferences and history
• Account information (if you create one)
• Reviews and ratings you submit
• Communication preferences

2.2 Shop Owner Information

• Business contact details
• Service information and pricing
• Business credentials and certifications
• Photos and descriptions of services

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 For Users

• To show you relevant golf cart repair shops in your area
• To maintain your review and rating history
• To improve search results based on your preferences
• To notify you about responses to your reviews (with your consent)

3.2 For Shop Owners

• To display your business in relevant search results
• To manage and verify your business listing
• To facilitate communication with potential customers
• To provide analytics about your listing performance

4. Information Sharing

We share information in the following ways:

• Public shop listings visible to all users
• User reviews and ratings displayed on shop profiles
• Aggregated, anonymized data for analytics
• With advertising partners as described in Section 6 below
• As required by law or to protect rights

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our site. These technologies help us analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve relevant advertisements.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use Google Analytics and Plausible Analytics to collect anonymized usage data.
• Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and track ad performance. These cookies may collect information about your browsing habits across different websites.

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our site.

6. Advertising

We partner with third-party advertising networks, including Mediavine, to display ads on our site. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.

6.1 Programmatic Advertising

Our advertising partners participate in programmatic advertising exchanges. This means your anonymized data (such as browsing behavior, device type, and general location) may be shared with demand-side platforms and advertisers in real time to serve you relevant ads.

6.2 Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising through the following methods:

• NAI opt-out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• DAA opt-out: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Google Ads settings: Manage your Google ad preferences at Google Ads Settings
• Browser settings: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser or use browser extensions that block tracking

Note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will stop seeing ads. You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of personalized advertising (see Section 6.2)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request your data in a portable format

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect both user and business information. This includes encryption, secure data storage, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes through our platform.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]