About This Policy
This policy describes the privacy practices at GolfResearchPanel.com. It applies to how we handle information on the websites and mobile devices where this policy is posted.
Information We Collect
Contact information.
For example, we may collect your name and email address. We may also collect your street address, fax number, or phone number. We may also collect password reminders (such as your mother's maiden name or the name of your favorite pet). We may collect other I.D. numbers like user names.
Demographic information.
For example, we might collect information about your lifestyle or your golf game. We may also collect information about your buying preferences.
Information you post or share through feedback surveys.
For example, you might be able to post or otherwise provide feedback about golf products through our feedback surveys.
Other information.
For example, we may collect information about the website browser you are using. We might also track the pages you visit or the third party websites from which or to which you go from our Site. We may collect this information using tracking tools (like cookies and web beacons).
How We Collect Information
We collect information directly from you.
For example, we collect information if you take our surveys or participate in online forums. From time to time we offer sweepstakes, contests, and prize draws, and collect information as part of those programs. We may also allow you to post information in an online forum.
We collect information from you passively.
For example, we may use common tracking tools like cookies and web beacons to track user behavior.
We combine information we may get from other sources.
For example, if you are a subscriber to one of our services and register for an additional product or service, we may combine the information we already have about you.
Use of Information Collected
We use information for our business and research purposes. These include:
To process and analyze information you have given us.
For example, we may aggregate survey feedback and look for trends or preferences to help us better understand golfers' interests.
To clarify and refine surveys and survey results.
For example, to understand more about a specific topic, we may use your information to contact you about related topics. We may also contact you to share results of a project you participated in.
To invite you to participate in upcoming surveys or research.
For example, we might send you periodic invitations to participate in surveys and sweepstakes. We may contact you using the contact information we have about you.
To operate and improve our Sites.
For example we use information we collect to analyze trends and improve site layout. We also monitor traffic patterns at our sites to personalize our site. We sometimes work with third parties to help us with our site monitoring activities. Our monitoring may include tracking your online activities while at our Site, either ourselves or with the help of our vendors, as we described above.
To share with other survey participants.
For example, we might send out emails or post updates with survey results.
When you have given us permission, we might authorize other companies to contact you directly.
For example, if you register online we might give you the option of receiving marketing information from trusted business partners.
We may share this information with the managers of the golf brands connected with our surveys.
For example, we may share information with one of the affiliated brands and they may use your information for marketing related or product development purposes.
Information Sharing
We may share information: |
Can you limit sharing? |
| With our corporate entities and subsidiaries. | No |
| With third parties who perform services on our behalf. For example, we share information with vendors, or will authorize them to collect information on our behalf. Some vendors may be located outside of the United States. | No |
| With any successor to all or part of our business. For example, if part of our business was sold we may sell our customer list as part of that transaction. | No |
| With third party business partners. For example, we will share your information with the survey sponsor's affiliated brands. We will also share your information with trusted third parties in whose products or services might be of interest to you or for joint promotional purposes. | In most circumstances |
| To government agencies or law enforcement. We may also share with others if we think we are legally obligated, or to protect ourselves. For example, we will disclose information in response to subpoenas or investigative requests. | No |
| For other reasons as may be described to you. | In some circumstances |
| On message boards and forums of Sponsors affiliated brands. We may also allow you to submit comments on our sites. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information. | You should not disclose your personal information in such a forum. |
Your Choices
You can opt out of emails by following the instructions in any emails you receive. You can also opt-out by sending us an email at GRP@GolfResearchPanel.com. To request changes to or to review your information, please send us an email at GRP@GolfResearchPanel.com. To opt out of having your information shared with third parties for their marketing purposes, please email us at GRP@GolfResearchPanel.com. We will process your request as required by law.
You can choose not to provide personal information. However if you don't provide us with information you will not be able to participate in certain features, like contests or sweepstakes.
Security and Storage
We use industry standard security measures to protect our sites. We store information for as long as necessary to carry out the purposes described here. We will also store information for as long as we are required to legally.
While we use reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee that the Internet or your mobile device will be completely secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect yourself online, including ensuring that any online account information you have remains secure. For example, do not share your password with other people.
About Children
Our sites are not created for children. We do not believe children are interested in our sites, and do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and think we have information about your child who is under 13, please email us at GRP@GolfResearchPanel.com. To learn more about how to protect your child online, visit the FTC's website and read the helpful information provided by the FTC.
Where We Store Information
Our sites are generally operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. Please also be aware that by using our sites and giving us your information, you consent to such transfer, and understand that the U.S. may not provide the same level of protections as the laws of your country.
Policy Updates
From time to time we may change our privacy practices. The latest version of this policy will be posted here. If there is a material change to this policy that we wish to apply retroactively, we will notify you and obtain your consent to the extent required by law.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, you can email us at GRP@GolfResearchPanel.com. If you would like to write to us, our U.S. address is:
Golf Research Panel
402-A W. Palm Valley Blvd. #304
Round Rock, TX 78664