PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

HBCU Golf Foundation operates the website www.hbcu.golf. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Site, register for camps, use our recruiting portal, or apply for scholarships.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Date of birth, graduation year, academic information

• Golf handicap, tournament history, golf skills/experience

• High school name, GPA, test scores (for scholarship applications)

• Parent/guardian information (for minors under 18)

Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information

• Pages visited, time spent on Site, referral source

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Register you for golf camps and programs

• Connect student-athletes with HBCU golf coaches through our recruiting portal

• Process scholarship applications and award funds

• Communicate updates, deadlines, and opportunities

• Improve our website, programs, and services

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Recipient

Purpose

HBCU golf coaches and athletic departments

Recruiting and scholarship consideration

Camp partners and golf course facilities

Program logistics and safety

Scholarship selection committees

Application review

Service providers (website hosting, email platforms)

Site operations

Legal authorities

When required by law

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We serve youth under 18. Parents/guardians must provide consent for:

• Camp registration

• Recruiting portal profiles

• Scholarship applications

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. Parents may request deletion of their child's information at any time.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your state (e.g., California, Georgia, Virginia), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Opt out of certain data sharing

• Withdraw consent for minors

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@hbcu.golf

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You share information at your own risk.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., college admissions portals, tournament registration). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

HBCU Golf Foundation
Email: info@hbcu.golf