Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2026
Last Updated: September 2026

Golfhouse Midwest ("we," "us," or "our") is the central collaborative digital home and headquarters uniting the Midwest Section PGA, the PGA REACH Midwest Foundation (a 501(c)(3) charitable organization), and the Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association (HAGCSA). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use and safeguard that information, your choices regarding cookies and tracking, and how you can exercise your legal rights.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: directly when you provide it to us, and automatically as you navigate our website.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Contact & Inquiry Data: When you submit an inquiry through our on-site contact form, we collect your first and last name, email address, phone number, the topic of your inquiry, and your message.
  • Program & Event Inquiries: If you inquire about the Midwest PGA Junior Tour, PGA HOPE for military veterans, Drive, Chip & Putt, tournament registration, or partnership opportunities, we collect information relevant to connecting you with the appropriate staff members.
  • Donations: When you choose to donate to the PGA REACH Midwest Foundation, donation transactions are securely handled by our third-party payment partner (PayPal). We do not collect or store credit card numbers or financial account details on our servers.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device & Usage Information: When permitted by your cookie preferences, we may collect technical data such as browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies & Local Storage: We use browser storage to remember your privacy choices and ensure site security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected on this website strictly for legitimate business and charitable purposes, including:

  • Responding promptly to your inquiries, comments, or support requests.
  • Routing your inquiry to the appropriate entity (Midwest Section PGA, PGA REACH Midwest Foundation, or HAGCSA).
  • Delivering requested program details, schedules, or foundation materials.
  • Maintaining website security, preventing malicious submissions, and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Complying with applicable legal, financial, and regulatory obligations.

3. Donor Privacy Policy (PGA REACH Midwest Foundation)

The PGA REACH Midwest Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. We maintain the highest standards of stewardship and donor confidentiality:

  • We will never sell, trade, rent, or share donor contact information or personal data with any outside entity for commercial or non-mission purposes.
  • We will not send mailings to our donors on behalf of other unaffiliated organizations.
  • Donor records are accessed only by authorized foundation personnel and trusted service providers bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser. We honor your choices through a functional Cookie Gatekeeper system:

Cookie Categories

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality, spam prevention, and storing your consent decision. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics & Performance Cookies (Optional): Allow us to measure website traffic and understand which sections are most visited, helping us improve site navigation. These cookies only run if you click "Accept All" or enable them in your settings.

Your Cookie Choices & Gating Guarantee

In compliance with US federal standards (FTC guidelines against deceptive practices) and state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA):

  • If you click "Do Not Accept" or "Reject All," all non-essential analytics and tracking scripts are strictly blocked from loading, and any pre-existing tracking tokens are purged.
  • If you click "Accept All," analytics are enabled.
  • You can change your mind at any time by clicking the button in our footer.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information under the following limited circumstances:

  • Between Collaborative Entities: When you submit a request concerning the Midwest Section PGA, PGA REACH Midwest Foundation, or HAGCSA, your details are shared with the staff responsible for that specific entity.
  • Service Providers: Trusted technology vendors (such as Google Workspace for form processing) who operate under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Golfhouse Midwest, our community, or the public.

6. Third-Party Websites & External Links

Our website provides direct links to external partner platforms, including:

Please note that external websites operate under their own independent privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies when leaving our site.

7. Children's Privacy

Golfhouse Midwest proudly supports youth golf development, including Drive, Chip & Putt and the Midwest PGA Junior Tour. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information online directly from children under 13 years of age without parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental authorization, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

8. Your Rights Under US State Privacy Laws

Depending on your state of residence (including California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and Texas), you may have specific statutory privacy rights, including:

  • Right to Know / Access: The right to request what personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Deletion: The right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Targeted Advertising: We do not sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may exercise cookie opt-outs at any time using our Cookie Preferences tool.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you, deny services, or alter your experience for exercising any privacy right.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

  • Organization: Golfhouse Midwest
  • Online Form: Click anywhere on the site to submit an inquiry.
  • Website: https://golfhousemidwest.com