Please Read This Privacy Statement Carefully
The only personal information we collect is the personal information you choose to give us. The purpose of this Privacy Statement is to inform you about the information we gather on this web site and how we use that information.
This Privacy Statement applies only to the Golf Galaxy, Inc. ("Company") web site, with a homepage located at www.GolfGalaxy.com (the "Web site"). This Privacy Statement does not apply to any other web sites, and the Company makes no representations as to the privacy practices of other web sites.
We may change this Privacy Statement at any time and for any reason. We encourage you to look to this Privacy Statement each time you visit the Web site By using this Web site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement and the Terms and Conditions documented on the Web site
Protecting Your Privacy
The ways we protect and use information collected over this Web site depends upon the type of information involved. Certain personal information, such as your full name or credit card information, is used only for limited purposes. Other information, such as which page on the Web site is the most popular, is not deemed confidential and may be shared with third parties.
Secure Shopping Environment
At GolfGalaxy.com, we know your personal information is important. That’s why we always use an encryption protocol known as Secure Socket Layer (SSL). SSL is an industry standard encryption that helps to protect Internet communications and to keep your personal information private. However, as with all aspects of the Internet, there can be no absolute assurance that certain data might not become compromised. Most credit card companies provide protections against fraudulent activity. Please review the terms related to your chosen credit account provider if you have further questions on this matter. If you believe there is a security issue related to this web site, please contact us immediately.
What Is Non-Personal Information?
Each time a computer visits this Web site we may collect certain information from that computer. This information is automatically collected from the computer’s web browser and may include information such as the following ("non-personal information"):
- The type of web browser software the computer uses (for example, Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer)
- The name of the domain from which the computer accessed the Internet
- The Internet address of the web site from which the computer linked directly to the Web site
- The date and time the computer accessed the Web site
- Non-personal information does not tell us who you are
Also, we may place a text file called a cookie in the browser files of computers that visit this Web site Cookies are pieces of information issued by a web site that, among other things, allow your computer to utilize all the features on this Web site If and when your computer accepts a cookie, the cookie may be stored on the computer’s hard drive. The information that we collect using cookies is non-personal information.
Here is a good description of cookie technology at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Http_cookie. You may decline our cookies if your browser permits, but some parts of the Web site may not work properly if you do so.
What Do We Do With Non-Personal Information?
We will use non-personal information to help us make the Web site more useful to visitors and for other business purposes. For example, we may tell business partners how many computers visited this Web site or what pages were most popular. We may prepare reports and other materials using non-personal information. Since these reports and materials contain no personal information, we may share them with others.
What Is Personal Information?
In the process of registering for an Account, in making a purchase, joining the Advantage Club, or in using this Web site, some visitors may choose to provide us "personal information". Personal information includes information that tells us specifically who a person is, such as a person’s name, email address, financial information, or similar information.
How Do We Use Personal Information?
If you submit personal information, you agree that we may keep a record of the personal information. For example, we may keep a record of your name and e-mail address in order to keep track of the username and password we assigned to you. We may notify you of this personal information by mail, but only to an address you provide us.
We also may use personal information to help us in our business, including but not limited to improving this Web site, marketing, product development, or to contact you if necessary for business purposes. You also agree that we may share personal information with other businesses that help us with these activities. For example, if you pay for your purchase by credit card, we will share your personal information with financial services companies so that we can process your payment. These other companies may not use or share your personal information with others except for the purpose of assisting us with our business activities pursuant to our request. Also, we may share personal information with other companies we do business with, such as business partners, affiliates, or successors.
We may also share personal information if required to comply with a law, regulation, court order, or other legal process. We may share personal information if necessary to protect our legal rights or property.
What About Privacy On Other Sites?
This Web site may contain links to other web sites We provide these links for your convenience, but we do not review, control, or monitor the privacy practices of web sites operated by others. We are not responsible for the performance of these sites or for your business dealings with them. Your use of other web sites is subject to the terms and conditions of those web sites, including the privacy policies of those web sites
Are There Special Rules About Children’s Privacy?
This Web site is designed for an adult audience only, and children should not use this Web site We will not intentionally collect online any personal information (such as a child’s name or e-mail address) from children under the age of 13. If you think that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us.
Mobile Alerts (Text Messages)
You may decide to have promotional text messages sent directly to your mobile device. This program is completely voluntary, and messages will be sent to you only if you have opted in to receive them. Message and data rates may apply. If you have errantly received a marketing text message without opting in to the program, or if you wish to opt out of receiving text messages, you can remove yourself from the program by either:
You will need to provide your mobile phone number in order to be removed from the program. It may take up to 10 days to process your stop request. You may receive additional text messages from Golf Galaxy during this time. Golf Galaxy respects your privacy and your mobile number will only be used in this text message program by Golf Galaxy and its third party marketing partners administering this program on Golf Galaxy’s behalf as set forth above.
Golf Galaxy Job Alerts (Text Messages)
You may decide to have recruitment reminder text messages sent directly to your mobile device. This program is completely voluntary, and messages will be sent to you only if you have opted in to receive them. Message and data rates may apply. If you have errantly received a recruitment reminder text message without opting in to the program, or if you wish to opt out of receiving text messages, you can remove yourself from the program by either:
You will need to provide your mobile phone number in order to be removed from the program. It may take up to 10 days to process your stop request. You may receive additional text messages from Golf Galaxy during this time. Golf Galaxy respects your privacy and your mobile number will only be used in this text message program by Golf Galaxy and its third party marketing partners administering this program on Golf Galaxy’s behalf as set forth above.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident and Golf Galaxy ("GGXY") customer you have the right to request information from GGXY regarding the manner in which GGXY shares certain categories of your personal information with third parties, for the third parties' direct marketing purposes. California law provides that you have the right to submit a request to GGXY at its designated address and receive the following information:
- The categories of information GGXY disclosed to third parties for the third parties' direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year;
- The names and addresses of third parties that received such information; and
- If the nature of a third party's business cannot be reasonably determined from the third party's name, examples of the products or services marketed.
You are entitled to receive a copy of this information in a standardized format and the information will not be specific to you individually. GGXY designated email address for such requests is caprivacy@dcsg.com
How To Contact Us?
Please contact us if you have questions or comments about this Privacy Statement.