Privacy Policy

Last update: March 2026

Read The Divot (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a free weekly golf newsletter operated by EmbedIQ LLC. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

What We Collect

When you subscribe to Read The Divot, we collect:

  • Your email address (required)

  • Your first name (optional, if provided)

  • Subscription source and UTM data (e.g., whether you signed up via our website, a Meta ad, or a referral)

  • Basic engagement data such as email opens and link clicks

We do not collect payment information, phone numbers, physical addresses, or any sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our weekly newsletter

  • Understand which content resonates with our readers

  • Improve the newsletter experience over time

  • Communicate important updates about Read The Divot

We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following services to operate Read The Divot:

  • Beehiiv — our newsletter platform, which stores subscriber data and sends emails

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — we run advertising campaigns that use lead generation forms. When you subscribe through a Meta ad, your information is transmitted from Meta to Beehiiv via an automation service.

  • Make.com (or similar automation tool) — used to transfer subscriber information from Meta lead forms to our Beehiiv newsletter list

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

Cookies and Tracking

The Read The Divot website (readthedivot.com) is hosted by Beehiiv and may use cookies for basic site functionality and analytics. We do not run retargeting pixels or use cookies to track you across other websites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email

  • Request your data — email us and we’ll provide a copy of all information we have associated with your email address

  • Request deletion — email us and we’ll permanently remove your information from our systems

Data Retention

We retain your subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we remove your information from our active mailing list. Residual data may persist in backups or analytics aggregates but is not used to contact you.

Children’s Privacy

Read The Divot is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll note it in our newsletter. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at:

Email: [email protected]