Privacy Policy

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At Golf Equipment Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating at golfposershop.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or make a purchase from our premium golf equipment and apparel store.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment gateways), PayPal email (when applicable)
• Order Information: Products purchased, order value, shipping preferences
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, navigation patterns
• Communication Data: Customer service inquiries, feedback, survey responses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders for golf equipment and apparel
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To prevent fraud and enhance payment security
• To send transactional communications (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• With your consent, to send marketing communications about new products, promotions, and golf-related content
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping carriers, IT services, and marketing platforms
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• All transactions are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption
• We are PCI-DSS compliant for payment processing
• We never store full payment card details on our servers
• Regular security audits and monitoring systems to prevent unauthorized access
• Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes collected or as required by law

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Restriction: Request we limit how we use your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and secure checkout
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., currency, language)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant ads (with your consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

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