Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Who We Are

Golden Yards ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website goldenyardsmag.com. We are an independent online magazine and resource for California homeowners focused on outdoor living — including guides, cost calculators, and contractor matching.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Lead Request Form: Name, email address, phone number, ZIP code, project description, budget range, timeline, and preferred contact method.
  • Newsletter Signup: Email address only.
  • Contact or Feedback: Any information you voluntarily share via email or other communication.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics: Page views, referrer URL, UTM campaign parameters, device type (mobile/desktop/tablet), and session identifiers. We do not use third-party cookies for tracking.
  • Server Logs: IP address, browser type, and access timestamps. These are retained temporarily for security and operational purposes.

How We Use Your Information

  • To connect you with pre-vetted outdoor living contractors in your area (lead matching).
  • To send you the Golden Yards weekly newsletter, if you subscribe.
  • To understand how visitors use our site and improve our content and tools.
  • To respond to your questions or requests.
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in these limited cases:

  • Contractor Matching: When you submit a lead request, we share your project details and contact information with 2–3 vetted local contractors so they can provide you with quotes.
  • Service Providers: We use Supabase (database hosting), Vercel (web hosting), and Resend (email delivery) to operate this site. These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Data Retention

  • Lead Requests: Retained for up to 24 months, then anonymized or deleted.
  • Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics Data: Retained for up to 90 days, then automatically deleted.

Your Rights

Depending on your location (including under the California Consumer Privacy Act, CCPA), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in every email.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@goldenyardsmag.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., authentication sessions). We use session-based analytics without third-party tracking cookies. We do not run Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.

Children's Privacy

Golden Yards is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, email us at privacy@goldenyardsmag.com.