Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 3, 2026
Introduction
Calgary Golf Courses ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates as part of the CalgaryRodeo Network. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform.
Information We Collect
Voluntarily Provided Information
- Email address and name (for newsletter signup)
- Golf stories and testimonials shared with Dusty
- Course ratings and reviews
- Authentication credentials (email/password or Google SSO)
Automatically Collected Information
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Browser and device information
- IP address (not stored directly)
- Referrer information
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver newsletter content and updates
- To display featured stories in our community sections
- To improve site functionality and user experience
- To authenticate users and manage accounts
- To moderate content for safety
Personal Data Redaction
When you share golf stories with Dusty, your personal information is automatically redacted from our logs before processing. This includes:
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Street addresses
- Social insurance numbers
- Credit card information
Only your first name and course name will be shown publicly if your story is featured.
AI Processing
Your messages and stories may be processed by AI models to:
- Generate summaries for editorial review
- Moderate content for safety and appropriateness
- Improve response quality and relevance
These AI models do not retain your data for training purposes. Processing is limited to the current session.
Newsletter Consent
By signing up for The Calgary Roundup newsletter, you consent to receive weekly emails containing stories from across the CalgaryRodeo Network. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
Third-Party Services
Our platform uses the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Database and authentication services
- Google Analytics: To understand usage patterns
- Google Fonts: For typography
Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them independently.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Retained until unsubscribe
- Story submissions: Retained indefinitely for editorial purposes
- Page views: Retained for 90 days for analytics
- User accounts: Retained while active; deleted upon request
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and stories
- Opt-out of newsletter communications
- Withdraw consent for AI processing
Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, data requests, or concerns, contact us through the CalgaryRodeo Network hub at calgaryrodeo.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.