Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to Midhandicap.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

Midhandicap.com is a golf news, equipment and tips blog for mid-handicap amateur golfers. The site is operated by Emi Pascoe, based in Victoria, Australia.

For any privacy-related questions please contact us at: epasc@bigpond.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Newsletter subscriptions — when you subscribe to our newsletter we collect your email address and optionally your name.
• Usage data — we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site, including pages visited, time on site, and general location (country/city level).
• Cookies — our site uses cookies for analytics purposes and to remember your theme preference (dark/light mode).

We do not collect payment information, passwords or any sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Email address — used only to send you new post notifications and the occasional newsletter. We will never sell or share your email address with third parties.
• Analytics data — used to understand which content is popular and improve the site. All analytics data is anonymous.
• Theme preference — stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and never sent to our servers.

4. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored securely in our database. You will receive an email each time we publish a new post. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email, or by emailing us directly.

We use PHPMailer to send emails via our own mail server. Your email address is not shared with any third-party email marketing service.

5. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

• Google Analytics — collects anonymous usage statistics. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Theme preference — a localStorage entry called mh-theme remembers whether you prefer dark or light mode. This is stored in your browser only.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services which may collect data independently:

• Google Analytics — website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — display advertising. Google may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history. Google Privacy Policy
• YouTube — embedded videos. YouTube may set cookies when videos are loaded. Google Privacy Policy
• Amazon Associates — we are a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Links to Amazon products are affiliate links and Amazon may set cookies. Amazon Privacy Policy

7. Affiliate Disclosure

Midhandicap.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows us to earn commissions by linking to Amazon.com.au. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site running and free to read.

We only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful for mid-handicap golfers. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content.

8. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

9. Data Storage and Security

Subscriber email addresses are stored in a secured MySQL database on our hosting server (MochaHost, USA). We take reasonable precautions to protect your data but no internet transmission is 100% secure.

We do not transfer your personal data outside of our hosting provider except as described in this policy.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at epasc@bigpond.com.

11. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page will reflect the most recent update. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch: