Privacy policy
Last updated October 26, 2026. This policy explains what information The Pool Fool (thepoolfool.com) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
- Things you send us. If you use our contact form or a listing claim form for bar owners, we collect what you enter, such as your name, email address, phone number and message. We use it to reply to you, update listings, and send any alerts you asked for.
- Basic technical data. Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically processes standard request information such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit, to deliver the site and keep it secure.
- Cookies. We don't set our own tracking cookies. Advertising and affiliate partners described below may use cookies or similar technologies.
How we use and share information
We use the information above to run and improve the site, respond to you, keep listings accurate, and send messages you requested. We do not sell your personal information. Form submissions are stored with our service providers (such as Google Workspace) only to operate the site. We may disclose information if required by law.
Advertising
We may show ads served by Google and its partners. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings, learn more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services, or opt out of some third-party vendors' cookies at aboutads.info.
Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you book or buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never change which official links we show or how we describe a listing.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your choices
You can ask us to access, correct or delete information you've sent us, or to stop sending you messages, by using our contact form and choosing "Privacy request." Every alert email will include a way to unsubscribe.
Changes
We may update this policy as the site grows. The date at the top shows when it last changed.