Privacy Policy

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At Golf Gear Shop (“usgolfproshop.com”), we value your trust as seriously as you value your golf game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you when you visit our website or purchase our premium golf equipment.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our professional golf shopping experience, we collect:

• Personal Details: Name, email, shipping/billing addresses when you purchase clubs, bags, or accessories
• Payment Information: Processed securely through PCI-compliant partners (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, JCB) – we never store full card details
• Equipment Preferences: Your selections of drivers, irons, balls, and other golf gear
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security and optimization
• Usage Patterns: How you navigate our site (similar to analyzing a golf swing for improvement)

2. How We Use Your Information

Like precision golf engineering, we use data purposefully:

• Process and ship your golf equipment orders worldwide (excluding certain Asian/remote regions)
• Provide customer support for club specifications or payment questions
• Improve our product offerings and website performance
• Send relevant promotions (only with consent) about new drivers, limited-edition balls, or seasonal sales
• Prevent fraud – because we protect your data as carefully as we package our premium clubs

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We treat your information with the confidentiality of a private golf club:

• Service Partners: Only share necessary details with shipping carriers and payment processors
• Legal Requirements: May disclose if required by law, such as for high-value international club shipments
• Business Transfers: In case of acquisition, customer data would transfer under privacy protections
• Never sell your data to third-party marketers

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve golfers globally (with some regional exceptions), data may transfer internationally with safeguards matching our club quality standards.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures as rigorous as golf tournament regulations:

• SSL encryption on all transactions
• Regular security audits
• Limited employee access to sensitive data
• Secure storage with reputable cloud providers

6. Your Rights

You control your data like choosing the right golf grip:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications (while still receiving order updates)
• Request data portability for your purchase history
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use these technologies like caddies use yardage books – to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: For cart functionality and secure checkout
• Performance Cookies: To analyze website traffic patterns
• Marketing Cookies: Only with consent, to show relevant golf equipment ads

Manage preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we offer junior clubs, our website is not directed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect their data.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our business evolves, just as golf equipment technology advances. Significant changes will be communicated to customers.