Last updated: May 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how XS Golf Labs (“we”, “us”, “our”) operating at xsgolf.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
Newsletter subscription: When you subscribe to The XS Golf Insider via Beehiiv, we collect your email address. This data is stored by Beehiiv. See Beehiiv’s Privacy Policy.
Contact forms: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your query.
Information collected automatically
Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This may include pages viewed, time on site, referral source, approximate geographic location (country/region level), and device type. This data is aggregated and not linked to individual identities.
Cookies: We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and to enable third-party services. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner on this site. See our Cookie Policy section below.
Server logs: Like all websites, our hosting provider (Hostinger) automatically collects standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, and pages accessed. This data is retained for security purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send The XS Golf Insider newsletter (only with your explicit consent)
- Respond to your enquiries
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not share your email address with advertisers.
3. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
Our site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers and services. When you click these links and make a purchase or subscription, we may earn a commission. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use your data. We are not responsible for their practices. Please review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Third-party services we use include: Amazon Associates, Beehiiv (newsletter), Cookiebot (cookie consent), and web analytics providers. Broadcast service affiliate links may include Sky, ESPN+, Peacock, and TNT Sports via their respective affiliate networks (Awin, Impact.com, Commission Junction).
4. Cookie Policy
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. Only set with your consent.
- Marketing cookies: Used by affiliate networks and advertising services. Only set with your consent.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences. Only set with your consent.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our site footer, or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber email addresses for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email. We retain contact enquiry data for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for up to 24 months.
7. International Transfers
Our website is hosted on servers operated by Hostinger International Ltd. Our newsletter service is operated by Beehiiv, Inc. (USA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: [email protected]
XS Golf Labs, xsgolf.com