Last updated: July 18, 2026
GolfRealist (“we,” “us,” “our,” golfrealist.com) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights you have — whether you’re visiting from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, or anywhere else.
1. Who Is Responsible for Your Data (Data Controller)
Goswissdesign, Wallstrasse 12, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Email: info@golfrealist.com
2. What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, and message content when you use our Contact page.
- Comments: name, email address, and comment content if you leave a comment on a blog post.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, time on page, referring website, approximate location (derived from IP address), browser type, and device type, collected via Google Analytics (Google Site Kit).
- Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 4 below.
We do not knowingly collect payment information, government IDs, or other sensitive personal data through this website.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content
- To respond to messages sent through the contact form
- To understand how visitors use the site (analytics), so we can improve articles and site structure
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies
We use a cookie consent banner (CookieAdmin) that lets you choose which categories of cookies to accept before any non-essential cookie is set:
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the site to function; cannot be switched off.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics). Only set with your consent.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the website footer.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA/UK/Swiss Visitors)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) applies, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — for analytics cookies and any newsletter sign-up
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — for essential site operation, security, and responding to contact requests
You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following third-party services, which may process data on servers located outside your country, including in the United States:
- Google Analytics / Google Site Kit (Google LLC) — website analytics
- Web hosting provider — website hosting and technical operation
- Contact form provider (SureForms) — processes contact form submissions
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to provide services to us. Where data leaves the EU/EEA/Switzerland, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the provider’s own certified compliance framework (e.g., the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable).
7. International Data Transfers
GolfRealist is written for a primarily U.S. audience, and our website may be hosted and accessed from various countries. If you are located in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable law.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy: contact form messages and comments are kept as long as relevant for correspondence or site moderation, and analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard retention settings.
9. Your Rights
If You Are in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland (GDPR / FADP)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority
If You Are a California Resident (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information — we do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@golfrealist.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. Children’s Privacy
GolfRealist is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT yet, our website does not currently respond differently to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through our cookie consent banner at any time.
12. AI-Assisted Content and Illustrations
Some articles on this site are researched and drafted with the assistance of AI tools, then reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by a human editor before publication. Illustrations and images accompanying articles may also be created or assisted using AI image-generation tools. All opinions, analysis, and recommendations reflect our own editorial judgment.
13. No Liability for Physical Activity
GolfRealist provides general information, commentary, and drills related to golf performance and technique for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes personalized coaching, medical, or fitness advice. Any exercise, drill, or physical activity described on this site is undertaken entirely at your own risk. Consult a qualified coach or medical professional before beginning any new exercise or training routine, particularly if you have an existing injury or health condition. GolfRealist and its authors accept no liability for any injury, loss, or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, content published on this site.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
info@golfrealist.com