Buncrana Golf Club (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in Ireland.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

1.1. Contact Information: Including your name, address, email address, and phone number.

1.2. Membership Information: If you are a club member, we may collect information related to your membership, such as membership number and payment details.

1.3. Website Usage Information: This includes information about your interaction with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

1.4. Cookies: We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1. Membership Administration: To manage and administer club memberships, including membership renewals and communication with members.

2.2. Website Functionality: To ensure the proper functioning of our website and to provide you with a seamless online experience.

2.3. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, newsletters, and other information relevant to our services.

2.4. Legal Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including reporting to relevant authorities.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

3.1. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in managing memberships, providing website services, or other administrative functions.

3.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data when required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with judicial proceedings.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal requirements.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

5.1. Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

5.2. Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

5.3. Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

5.4. Restriction: You can request the restriction of processing of your personal data in certain situations.

5.5. Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

5.6. Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

5.7. Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

6. Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.