Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how VELA Tour ("VELA Tour," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information about players, spectators, and visitors in connection with VELA Tour championships and tournaments and the velagolftour.com website. It applies to all current and future VELA Tour events.
By registering for a VELA Tour event, creating an account, or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Registration Information
- Player first and last name
- Email address and phone number
- Hometown, home course, and handicap index
- Tournament classification (Professional or Amateur) and eligibility information
- Player profile information, photos, and biographical details submitted by the player
Payment & Billing Information
Entry fees are collected through a third-party payment processor. Payment-card details are submitted directly to that processor and are not stored on VELA Tour servers. VELA Tour retains only transaction metadata (amount, status, timestamp, and a reference identifier) needed to administer registration and refunds.
Website Usage & Analytics
We collect standard log data such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and interaction events to operate and improve the website.
How We Use Information
- Administer registrations, waitlists, pairings, and scoring
- Communicate tournament information, updates, and results
- Process entry-fee payments and refunds through our payment provider
- Publish committed-player lists, tee times, scores, standings, and results
- Verify player eligibility and classification
- Improve the website, event operations, and player experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Public Display of Player Information
As part of normal tournament operations, the following information may be displayed publicly on the VELA Tour website, leaderboards, printed materials, and official communications: player name, classification (Professional or Amateur), hometown, home course, tee times, round scores, standings, results, and event photography.
Third-Party Service Providers
We share limited information with vetted service providers that support our operations, including payment processing, email delivery, hosting, analytics, and scoring software. These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services for VELA Tour.
Cookies & Analytics
The website uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and measure site performance. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features (such as registration) may not function correctly.
Data Retention
We retain registration, payment, and tournament records for as long as needed to administer events, satisfy accounting and legal obligations, and maintain historical results. Player profile information remains associated with your VELA Tour account until you request deletion.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we handle. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights & Contact Requests
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@velagolftour.com. Certain records required for tournament history, accounting, or legal compliance may be retained.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable California law, including the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, the right to request deletion or correction of that information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising those rights. VELA Tour does not sell personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@velagolftour.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the website or event registration after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to info@velagolftour.com.