Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information Handicalc™ collects, how it is used, and the rights you may have over your data. It applies to the Handicalc™ website and WHS™-style shot allowance calculator.
Last updated: 19 January 2026
1. Who we are
Handicalc™ is an independent online tool designed to help golfers and organisers calculate WHS™-style shot allowances. References to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to the operator of this website.
2. Information we collect
Calculator inputs
When using the calculator, you may enter:
- Handicap Index® or equivalent handicap values
- Course, tee and playing format selections
- Optional details such as player or team names
These values are processed only to provide calculated outputs. They may be temporarily stored in your browser (e.g., to remember your most recent selections).
Contact information
If you contact us, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address and message.
Usage data
We collect anonymised usage analytics such as pages visited, device type, browser, and approximate region (country-level). This information helps us understand how Handicalc™ is used and improve performance and usability.
3. How we use your information
- To provide the WHS™-style calculator and related pages
- To respond to enquiries or support requests
- To improve features and user experience
- To maintain site performance and security
4. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data to understand how visitors use the Handicalc™ website and applications, and to improve performance and reliability.
Google Analytics is configured to anonymise IP addresses and does not use advertising features, remarketing, user profiling, or cross-site tracking.
5. Cookies and local storage
Handicalc™ uses local storage and may use essential cookies to remember recent preferences and improve performance. You can delete this data via your browser settings at any time.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell personal information. Data may be processed by trusted service providers supporting hosting, analytics or secure communication. These providers are permitted to use data only to deliver their contracted services.
7. Data retention
We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may clear calculator data stored locally in your browser at any time.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or restrict how your data is used. To exercise these rights, please reach out via the contact page.
9. Third-party links
Handicalc™ may link to external websites such as clubs or official WHS™ resources. Their privacy practices are separate from ours, and we are not responsible for their policies or content.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date will change when updates occur. Significant changes may also be noted within the site.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact us through the contact page.