Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/06/2025
Last Updated: 01/06/2025

The Golf Store ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.thegolfstore.co.uk (the "Site"), make a purchase, or interact with us in other ways.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

a. Personal Information

When you place an order or create an account, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Shipping and billing address

• Phone number

• Payment information (processed securely via third-party services)

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Time and date of visits

• Referring website addresses

This data helps us analyze trends and improve the user experience.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize content, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Processing and fulfilling orders

• Providing customer support

• Sending transactional and promotional emails

• Improving website functionality and customer experience

• Preventing fraud and ensuring website security

• Complying with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Shipping companies, payment processors, marketing platforms, and IT support providers who help us operate the Site and fulfill orders

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information

• Object to or restrict our use of your information

• Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)

• Request a copy of the information we hold about you

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert email].

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, including fulfilling legal, tax, and accounting obligations.

6. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

The Golf Store
Email: [matthew@thegolfstore.co.uk]