Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 16, 2024
Scott Mentorship Golf Tournament Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.scottsmentoringgroup.com (the “Site”) and use our services (collectively, the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect several types of information from you when you visit the Site or interact with our Services:
1.1 Personal Data
When you use our Site, we may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
Contact Information: Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Account Information: Username, password, and other details when you create an account with us.
Financial Information: Payment details, billing address, and credit card information when you make purchases on the Site.
Profile Information: Information related to your profile, preferences, and account settings.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Site, we automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with the Site, including:
Device Information: Information about the device you are using (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type).
Usage Information: Information about your activity on the Site, including the pages you visit, the links you click, and how long you spend on the Site.
Location Data: Approximate location data based on your IP address or mobile device’s GPS (if enabled).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information and enhance your experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
1.3 Third-Party Data
We may also receive information about you from third-party services, such as social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google), if you choose to link your account or sign in through them. This data may include your username, profile picture, and other publicly available information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, including:
2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services
To deliver the products and services you request.
To process your payments and manage your orders.
To create, manage, and maintain your account on the Site.
To communicate with you regarding your orders, account status, or inquiries.
To customize and improve your experience on the Site.
2.2 For Marketing and Advertising
To send you newsletters, promotional content, and updates about new products or services, provided that you have given your consent where required.
To personalize the advertisements you see on the Site and other websites based on your preferences, usage data, and location.
2.3 To Analyze and Improve Functionality
To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities on the Site to improve the performance and functionality of our Services.
To develop new features, services, and products based on your feedback and usage patterns.
2.4 To Protect the Site and Ensure Security
To detect, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, violations of our Terms and Conditions, or any illegal activities.
To ensure the security and integrity of our Site, including conducting risk assessments and audits.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under the GDPR, we must have a valid legal basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases to collect and process your information:
Consent: When you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data (e.g., for marketing emails or personalized advertisements).
Contractual Necessity: When the processing is necessary to perform a contract or to take steps to enter into a contract with you (e.g., processing your orders).
Legal Obligation: When we are required by law to process your personal data (e.g., for tax or accounting purposes).
Legitimate Interests: When the processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights (e.g., preventing fraud or improving our Site).
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, customer service, and marketing assistance. These service providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their services and are required to keep your information confidential.
4.2 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of some or all of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change and given the opportunity to opt-out if your information will be used in a new manner.
4.3 Compliance with Laws
We may disclose your personal information to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. We may also disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users, employees, or others.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your personal information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.
5. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside United States, your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in a country other than your own. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to countries outside of your home country, including countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
When we transfer personal data internationally, we take steps to ensure that your information is protected, such as entering into Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or ensuring that third parties comply with relevant legal frameworks, such as the EU-US Privacy Shield (if applicable).
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention periods depend on the type of data and the specific purposes for which it was collected.
When your personal data is no longer required, we will either delete it or anonymize it. If this is not possible (for example, because your data has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your data and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
7.1 Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy of it.
7.2 Rectification
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data about you.
7.3 Erasure
You have the right to request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected.
7.4 Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain situations, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to its processing.
7.5 Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another data controller.
7.6 Objection
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
7.7 Withdrawal of Consent
Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.
8. Security of Your Information
We use a variety of security measures, including encryption and authentication tools, to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your privacy, we will notify you and the appropriate regulatory authorities as required by law.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on the Site. This information helps us improve the Site’s functionality, personalize your experience, and analyze site traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings or by using a cookie