Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Golf Membership Finder ("we", "us", "our") collects and uses personal data when you use GolfMembershipFinder.co.uk.

We act as a data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

  1. What Data We Collect

    When you submit a golf club enquiry we may collect:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number (optional)
    • Handicap (optional)
    • Budget or preferences (optional)
    • Selected golf clubs
    • IP address
    • Timestamp of submission
    • Consent record

    We minimise the data collected and only request what is necessary for the enquiry.

  2. How We Use Your Data

    We use your data to operate a golf membership enquiry service.

    When you submit an enquiry:

    • Your contact details are shared with the golf clubs you selected so they may contact you regarding membership opportunities.

    We do not send marketing on behalf of clubs without your consent.

  3. Legal Basis

    Our lawful basis for processing enquiry data is:

    Consent — Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR

    You provide consent by selecting clubs and confirming you agree to be contacted.

    You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

  4. Sharing Your Data

    We share your data only with the specific golf clubs you select.

    After sharing, each club becomes an independent data controller responsible for its own communications and privacy practices.

    We do not sell open marketing lists or share your details with unrelated third parties.

  5. Data Retention

    We retain enquiry records for up to 12 months for:

    • Compliance
    • Dispute resolution
    • Proof of consent

    After this period personal data is deleted or anonymised.

  6. Your Rights

    Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

    • Access your data
    • Correct inaccurate data
    • Request deletion
    • Withdraw consent
    • Restrict processing
    • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

    You can exercise rights by emailing:
    james@GolfMembershipFinder.co.uk

    You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

  7. Cookies and Analytics

    We use cookies for:

    • Website functionality
    • Analytics
    • Performance improvement

    Where required, cookies are only used after consent via our cookie banner.

  8. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.

  9. Changes

    We may update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always appear on this page.

  10. Contact

    Golf Membership Finder
    Email: james@GolfMembershipFinder.co.uk
    Website: GolfMembershipFinder.co.uk