NORTHERN SYSTEMS INC. PRIVACY POLICY
Northern Systems Inc. is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. Our Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use and safeguard the information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Site and Services. For purposes of this Agreement, Site refers to the Company’s collection of websites, which can be accessed at https://northernsystems.com and https://eHandicap.net.
The terms Northern Systems, Northern Systems Inc., and NSI refer to the Company, Northern Systems Inc., a corporation incorporated in the province of Ontario, Canada. You refers to you, as a user of our Site or our Services.
By accessing our Site or our Services, you accept our Privacy Policy and you consent to our collection, storage, and use of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.
SERVICES
Our handicap service involves two components, a Windows based desktop system called Handicap Manager which is installed on a Windows computer. Once configured, Handicap Manager can upload handicap data to our online eHandicap Network.
From our web site https://northernsystems.com, you can download evaluation copies of our Handicap Manager desktop software and software updates. Our setup programs and update programs are all digitally signed and the Publisher’s name is displayed as “Northern Systems Inc.”
Via the eHandicap Network eHandicap Network golfers can enter golf scores and view the golf handicap data for all members of their club.
HTTPS AND TLS SECURE ENCRYPTION
All pages on our web sites are encrypted using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) which ensures that all communication between your device and our web server is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security) formerly known as SSL (Secure Sockets Layer).
INFORMATION COLLECTED BY YOUR GOLF CLUB
To make use of our services you must be added into the handicap database maintained by your golf club. Your club will enter your first name, last name, gender, and assign a Member ID to you. If your club allows golf scores to be entered online, your club will enter an initial non-secure password which you can then change online. If you wish to be able to reset your password online, your club will also enter your email address. NSI encrypts your password and email address in the database but it should not be assumed that passwords or email addresses are secure. For score entry, DO NOT use any password that you use for any secure purpose such as banking.
Your club may collect your mailing address for the purpose of printing mailing labels but address information is not uploaded to the eHandicap Network.
If you wish to have your handicap maintained at your club but you do not want your handicap data to be visible online, you should let your club know. On a per member basis, your club can specify which member’s data is visible online.
INFORMATION COLLECTED BY NORTHERN SYSTEMS INC
The only information NSI gathers directly from you are your golf scores (per hole scores or total score), golf course played, and the date the round was played. If you do not wish to have the date of play of your scores visible on the eHandicap Network you can contact your club to have that information blocked.
COOKIES
Our site does not make use of cookies and no information is saved from one browsing session to the next.
HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
We do not sell, trade, rent or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties.
CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
Northern Systems Inc. reserves the right to change this policy at any time. You should periodically check this privacy page for updates.