Privacy Policy
Last updated June 2026.
The Back Nine is operated by an individual based in the Philippines, not affiliated with any company, golf course, or simulator venue.
What this site collects
Very little. There are no user accounts, no login, and no contact fields on any public-facing form. When you submit a correction or venue suggestion through /contribute, two things are stored: the text you entered and any proof image you uploaded. Images go into a private storage bucket and are not publicly accessible. No name, email address, or identifying information is collected or required.
Cookies and advertising
This site uses Google AdSense, which places cookies on your device to serve relevant ads. Those cookies are managed by Google. For details on how Google uses that data, visit policies.google.com/privacy. A cookie notice appears on your first visit.
How submitted data is used
Corrections are reviewed against the proof image. If the correction checks out, the listing is updated and the image stays on file. If it's dismissed, the image is deleted. Venue suggestions are either added to the directory or dismissed. None of the data is sold or shared.
How long data is kept
Submissions are reviewed and resolved within 12 months of receipt.
Your rights under the Philippine Data Privacy Act
Under Republic Act 10173, you have the right to know what personal information is held about you, access and correct it, request its erasure, object to its processing, and receive a portable copy. To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form at thebacknineph.com/contact.
Filing a complaint
If you believe your data privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission at privacy.gov.ph.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted here with a revised date at the top.