Privacy Policy

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At Golf Gear Sales (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating through golfersedgeshop.com, we value your privacy as much as you value your golf game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about our customers worldwide (excluding certain Asian and remote regions).

1. Information We Collect

To provide premium golf equipment and services, we collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email, shipping/billing address, phone number when you make purchases of brands like Callaway, Cobra, or Big Max.
• Payment Information: Credit card details (Visa, MasterCard, JCB) or PayPal account information processed through secure channels.
• Transaction Data: Purchase history of golf clubs, accessories, or electric trolleys.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information when browsing our golf equipment selection.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our site, including pages visited and products viewed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to enhance your golf shopping experience:

• Process orders for drivers, fairway woods, and other golf equipment
• Provide customer support for premium brands like Bridgestone and Ben Sayers
• Improve our product offerings and website functionality
• Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• Prevent fraud and ensure payment security (PCI-DSS compliant)
• Analyze site usage to better serve golf enthusiasts

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and only share information when necessary:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners for payment processing (PayPal), shipping, and IT services.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, with appropriate privacy protections.
• We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your golf equipment purchase data is protected with:

• Secure servers with 256-bit SSL encryption
• PCI-DSS compliance for all payment processing
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Data retention only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a valued golf customer, you have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information in your account
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-out of marketing communications (though we primarily send transactional emails)
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like the perfect golf swing, our site uses precision tools:

• Essential Cookies: For shopping cart functionality and secure checkout
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how golfers use our site and improve navigation
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
• You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve golfers worldwide (excluding certain regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure all transfers receive adequate protection under applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our premium golf equipment is targeted at adult enthusiasts. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our business evolves or regulations change. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email for active customers.

Thank you for trusting Golf Gear Sales with your golf equipment needs and personal information. We treat your data with the same care we put into selecting our premium golf products.