Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-02-07

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website ‘safcst.org.uk’, which is focused on Golf Rules.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Data: Information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and contact details, which you provide when you register or contact us.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy at safcst.org.uk/cookie-policy/.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services.
To analyse usage and improve our website.
To personalise your experience on our site.
To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries.
To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Bases

We process your information based on the following legal bases:

Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to process your personal data.
Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your interests do not override those interests.
Legal Obligation: When we need to comply with a legal obligation.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, such as hosting providers and email service providers.
Analytics: We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse the use of our website. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy at safcst.org.uk/cookie-policy/.

6. International Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside of your country, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

7. Data Retention & Security Measures

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.

8. User Rights & Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

The right to access your personal data.
The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
The right to request deletion of your personal data.
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data.

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].