Privacy Policy

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At Golf World Sales, we value your privacy as much as you value your golf equipment. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit ukgolfcourse.com or make purchases from our premium golf equipment selection.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our discerning golfers with exceptional service, we collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email, shipping/billing address, phone number when you create an account or make purchases of our premium golf clubs, apparel, and accessories.
• Payment Details: Credit card information (processed securely through our PCI-compliant partners), PayPal email for transactions involving our golf equipment.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information to enhance your shopping experience.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, products viewed (especially our drivers, fairway woods, and golf clothing) to improve our offerings.
• Communication Records: Correspondence with our golf enthusiast support team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We handle your data with the same precision as crafting premium golf equipment:

• Process orders for our carefully selected golf clubs, bags, and apparel
• Provide customer support from fellow golf enthusiasts
• Improve our website and product offerings (including our golf clothing and accessories lines)
• Send relevant promotions about new drivers, GPS devices, or golf shoes (with your consent)
• Prevent fraud and enhance security for your transactions
• Comply with legal obligations as a UK-based retailer

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We treat your information with the confidentiality of a private golf club:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners for payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal), shipping, and IT services – all held to strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: Only when required by UK law or to protect our business and customers.
• Business Transfers: In the event of merger or acquisition, with appropriate privacy protections.
• Never sold to third-party marketers.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve serious golfers worldwide (excluding some Asian countries and remote areas), your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA. We ensure all transfers comply with GDPR requirements through:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Other approved transfer mechanisms

5. Data Security

We protect your data with the same dedication as we select our premium golf products:

• Industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for all transactions
• PCI-DSS compliance for payment processing
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Secure storage with reputable UK-based providers

6. Your Rights (GDPR & UK Data Protection)

As our valued customer, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold
• Correct inaccurate information (especially important for shipping golf equipment)
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact our team at [email protected].

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience, like remembering your cart with golf balls or preferred drivers:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for checkout and account functions
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve our site and product offerings
• Marketing Cookies: Show relevant ads for golf apparel and equipment (with consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we offer junior golf equipment, our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data without parental consent.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our business evolves, just as golf technology advances. Significant changes will be communicated to our customers.