Privacy Policy - Solheimcup2000

1. Introduction

At SolheimCup2000.com, we are firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users who interact with our website and services. We believe that privacy is a fundamental right, and we recognize the importance of securing your trust by handling your data with transparency, integrity, and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect your data when you visit or interact with our website, solheimcup2000.com. We encourage all users to review this policy carefully to understand their rights and our obligations regarding personal data.

2. Scope of the Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access solheimcup2000.com or communicate with us. The data controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data is SolheimCup2000.com, which operates under the contact email [email protected].

We are responsible for ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and this Privacy Policy.

3. Categories of Data Processed

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

– Usage Data: includes information such as your browser type and version, IP address, time zone setting, pages visited, session duration, and other diagnostic data related to how you use our website and services.

– Account Data: includes your name, address, telephone number, email address, and other contact details provided when you create an account or register for services on our website.

– Profile Data: includes your preferences, purchase history, browsing patterns, and behavioral data related to your usage of our services.

– Communication Data: includes records of your interactions with our support team, feedback, inquiries, and any other correspondence.

– Technical Data: includes device information, geographical location, operating system, browser configurations, and other technical identifiers.

– Transaction Data: includes details of purchases and services you acquire from us, as well as corresponding payment information and delivery addresses.

– Preference Data: includes your marketing consents, email subscription preferences, and stated product or service interests.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data only when a lawful basis applies under GDPR and related legislation, as follows:

– Consent: When you have provided clear, explicit consent for the processing of your personal data for a specific purpose, such as receiving newsletters or targeted marketing communications.

– Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.

– Legal Obligation: When we are required to process your personal data to comply with statutory or regulatory obligations.

– Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your fundamental rights and freedoms are not overridden—for example, to analyze usage trends or improve our services.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws:

– Right of Access: You may request access to your personal data held by us and obtain information about how we process it.

– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.

– Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as where the data is no longer necessary or you withdraw consent.

– Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to suspend the processing of your personal data in specific circumstances.

– Right to Data Portability: You may request a structured, commonly used, machine-readable copy of your data for transfer to another data controller where the processing is based on consent or on contract.

– Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, particularly related to direct marketing or when based on our legitimate interests.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement and maintain strict security protocols to safeguard your personal data, including:

– Data encryption—both in transit and at rest
– Access control mechanisms to regulate data access
– Secure backups and recovery strategies
– Employee training on privacy obligations and best practices
– Regular assessments to monitor and address threats and vulnerabilities

7. International Transfers

In cases where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your local jurisdiction, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or compliance with other recognized protocols that guarantee an adequate level of protection of your personal data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

– Usage Data: Retained for up to 26 months for analytical purposes
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the lifetime of your user account and up to 3 years following account deletion
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting, audit, and legal compliance
– Communication Data: Retained for 2 years following the resolution of your inquiry
– Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent or update your preferences

We anonymize or delete data that is no longer required.

9. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and collect information for analytics, functionality, and performance purposes. Cookies used include:

– Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalization
– Analytics Cookies: Help us measure how users interact with the site
– Performance Cookies: Optimize loading speed and user interface responsiveness

You can review detailed information about cookies within your browser settings.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance with GDPR & CCPA

Our website provides a Cookie Consent Management Tool that allows visitors to actively opt in or out of non-essential cookies in real-time, in compliance with both GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings or delete them altogether.

Under CCPA, you have the right to request disclosure about what categories of personal information we collect, to opt out of the sale (if applicable) of your personal information, and to request deletion. We currently do not sell personal information and will notify you if this practice changes.

11. Special Protections for Children Under 13

solheimcup2000.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under this age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will promptly delete that information.

12. Policy Updates and User Notifications

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in legal requirements, industry standards, or our business practices. We will provide clear notice of significant changes on our website or directly via email when applicable. Continued use of solheimcup2000.com following any revision of this policy indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: solheimcup2000.com

We are fully committed to upholding the rights of our users and complying with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Please reach out anytime if you have concerns related to your data privacy.