Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Whatchan Golf is operated by the Whatchan network, founded by Adrian Dane. The website is located at whatchan.co.uk/golf/ and is part of a wider network of sports microsites at whatchan.co.uk.

For any privacy-related queries or requests, please contact us via whatchan.co.uk/contact.

2. What Data We Collect

Whatchan Golf does not require users to register an account, log in, or provide any personal information to use the site. The site is a free, open-access editorial resource.

Server Logs

Like all websites, our web hosting provider automatically records standard server log data when you visit. This may include:

• Your IP address (anonymised or in full, depending on hosting configuration)
• The date and time of your visit
• The pages you visited on the site
• The browser and operating system you used
• The referring URL (the page you came from, if applicable)

This data is collected automatically by the hosting infrastructure for security and technical operation purposes. It is not used to identify individual visitors and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Contact Information

If you contact us via the Whatchan contact form at whatchan.co.uk/contact, any information you submit (such as your name and email address) will be handled in accordance with the Whatchan network privacy policy. We use contact information only to respond to your enquiry and do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies

Whatchan Golf uses only essential cookies necessary for the basic operation of the website. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party marketing cookies.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site. As we use only essential cookies, no consent banner is required under current UK ICO guidance for this level of cookie usage.

4. Third-Party Services

Whatchan Golf does not use third-party advertising networks, tracking pixels, or analytics services. The site is served via standard web hosting infrastructure.

The site contains links to external websites — including official golf organisations, broadcasters (Sky Sports, BBC Sport), and the wider Whatchan network. When you follow a link to an external site, that site's own privacy policy applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

External links on this site are provided for information and convenience only. Linking to an external site does not constitute an endorsement of that site's content or practices.

5. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), you have rights regarding your personal data. As Whatchan Golf does not collect personal data from visitors beyond standard server logs and voluntary contact submissions, the practical scope of these rights in relation to this site is limited.

Your rights include:

• Right of access — to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to object — to object to processing of your personal data
• Right to complain — to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via whatchan.co.uk/contact.

6. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for a limited period as determined by our hosting provider's standard practices, typically for security and technical troubleshooting purposes, and is not retained indefinitely.

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your enquiry and are not used for any other purpose.

7. Children

Whatchan Golf is a general-audience sports information site. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate action to remove it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top. We recommend checking this page periodically if you have concerns about how your data is handled.

Continued use of the site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact & Complaints

For any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, contact us via the Whatchan website:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Plain English Summary

• We do not require you to register or give us any personal information to use this site.
• We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels.
• We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.
• Standard server logs are collected automatically by our web hosting — this is normal for any website.
• If you contact us, we use your details only to reply to you.
• If you have concerns, contact us via whatchan.co.uk/contact or complain to the ICO.