This Privacy Policy explains how GolfConnecting ("we", "us", "our"), a digital brand of Mega Commercial Enterprises Limited (Registered in Ireland · Company Number 726999), 77 Camden Street Lower, Dublin, D02 XE80, Ireland, collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use golfconnecting.com (the "Site"). We are committed to handling your data lawfully, fairly and transparently, in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection law.
1. Who We Are
The data controller for the Site is Mega Commercial Enterprises Limited. You can contact us about anything in this policy at [email protected] or by post at the address above.
2. What Data We Collect
Data you give us: when you submit a concierge request, contact form or business listing enquiry, we collect the details you provide — typically your name, email address, and the information in your message (such as location, dates, budget or golfing preferences).
Data collected automatically: like most websites, we collect limited technical data through cookies and similar technologies — such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and referral source. See our Cookie Policy for details.
Data we do not collect: we do not knowingly collect data from children under 16, and we do not collect special-category (sensitive) data. Please do not include such information in messages to us.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to: respond to your concierge requests and enquiries; provide, personalise and improve our services; connect you with courses, coaches, providers or partners where you have asked us to; administer business directory listings; maintain the security of the Site; and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your personal data.
4. Legal Bases
We process your data on the following legal bases: performance of a contract or pre-contract steps (responding to your requests), legitimate interests (running and improving the Site, basic analytics, fraud prevention), consent (non-essential cookies, and any introduction of your details to a third-party provider), and legal obligation (accounting and regulatory requirements).
5. Sharing Your Data
We share data only where necessary: with service providers who host the Site, process forms or provide analytics (bound by data processing agreements); with golf partners (courses, coaches, operators, retailers) only when you ask us to make an introduction, and only the details needed to help you; and with authorities where the law requires. Where a partner is outside the European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. How Long We Keep Data
We keep enquiry and concierge correspondence for as long as needed to help you and for a reasonable period afterwards (normally no more than 24 months), unless a longer period is required by law. You can ask us to delete your data at any time.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; have inaccurate data corrected; have your data erased; restrict or object to processing; receive your data in a portable format; and withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any right, email [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (dataprotection.ie) or your local supervisory authority.
8. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls and reputable hosting providers. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we work to protect your data in line with industry good practice.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners. Their privacy practices are their own; we encourage you to read their policies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for how affiliate links work on this Site.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows the current version. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or Mega Commercial Enterprises Limited, 77 Camden Street Lower, Dublin D02 XE80, Ireland.