Last Updated: 08/11/24

Welcome to www.grow-golf.com (the “Website”). At www.grow-golf.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Who We Are

We are www.grow-golf.com, a website dedicated to providing information on golf membership prices, reviews of golf courses, equipment, and recommendations through affiliate marketing. For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR, [YourWebsite.com] is the data controller.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Information You Provide to Us: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you provide when contacting us, signing up for newsletters, or leaving comments on our website.
• Automatically Collected Information: We collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and browsing activity through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Affiliate Links and Tracking: When you click on affiliate links on our site, third parties may collect information about your purchase activity for the purpose of tracking commissions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website.
• To improve and personalize your experience on our website.
• To send newsletters, updates, or marketing emails (you can opt out at any time).
• To analyze website traffic and user interactions.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the UK GDPR and Irish Data Protection Act, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
• Legitimate Interests: To monitor the performance of our website, enhance our content, and protect against fraud.
• Contractual Obligation: To fulfill any agreements we have with you, such as responding to your inquiries.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party providers for website analytics, email marketing, or payment processing.
• Affiliate Marketing Partners: When you click on affiliate links, third-party merchants may collect data necessary to track purchases and commissions.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance your browsing experience.
• Analyze website traffic.
• Track affiliate marketing conversions.

You can manage your cookie preferences or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain data as required by law or to protect our legal rights.

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Irish data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your data.
• The right to rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request the deletion of your data.
• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent (where consent is the legal basis for processing).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@grow-golf.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@grow-golf.com
Postal Address: 2 Millreagh Heights, Dundonald, Co. Antrim, BT16 1TP