# Privacy Policy
**Last Updated:** 30/10/25
At drivingranges.golf (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
## Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
When you submit a driving range or claim a listing, we collect:
– Name and email address
– Phone number
– Business details (range name, address, facilities)
– Uploaded documents (proof of ownership)
### Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect:
– IP address and browser type
– Pages visited and time spent on site
– Referring website
– Device information
### Location Information
With your permission, we may collect your location to show nearby driving ranges.
## How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Process range submissions and claims
– Communicate about your listing
– Send verification and payment details
– Improve our website and services
– Send promotional emails (you can opt out)
– Comply with legal obligations
## Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:
– **Service Providers:** Payment processors, email services (only as needed)
– **Legal Requirements:** When required by law or to protect our rights
– **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger or acquisition
## Cookies
We use cookies to:
– Remember your preferences
– Analyse site traffic
– Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
## Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
– **Access** your personal data
– **Rectify** inaccurate data
– **Erase** your data (“right to be forgotten”)
– **Restrict** processing of your data
– **Data Portability** (receive your data in a portable format)
– **Object** to processing
– **Withdraw consent** at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email].
## Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
– Your listing is active
– Required by law (typically 6 years for business records)
– Necessary for legitimate business purposes
## Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
– SSL encryption (HTTPS)
– Secure servers
– Regular security audits
– Restricted access to personal data
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
## Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.
## Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
## Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
## Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**Email:** [your email address]
**Mail:** [your business address]
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*This Privacy Policy complies with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.*