Privacy Notice

Last updated: 28 January 2026

Who we are

TheGolfHacks.com is an independent golf training aids review website.

Data controller:
Stephen Meehan trading as TheGolfHacks.com

Contact details:
Email: contact@thegolfhacks.com
Post: 12 Trafalgar Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1NZ, United Kingdom


What this privacy notice covers

This notice explains how TheGolfHacks.com collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit the website.


Information we collect

Information you provide directly

We only collect personal information if you choose to contact us, for example by email.

This may include:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The content of your message

Information collected automatically

TheGolfHacks.com does not use Google Analytics or similar tracking tools.

Our web hosting provider may automatically log basic technical information when you visit the site, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages accessed
  • Date and time of access

This information is used solely for website security, performance, and maintenance, and is not used to identify you personally.


Cookies

Cookies set by this website

TheGolfHacks.com does not set any non-essential cookies and does not use tracking or analytics cookies.

Because of this, a cookie consent pop-up is not required at this time.


Third-party cookies (affiliate links)

Some pages contain affiliate links to third-party websites, including Amazon.

If you click an affiliate link:

  • You will be redirected to the third-party website
  • That third party (e.g. Amazon) may place cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies

TheGolfHacks.com does not control these cookies and does not receive any personal information from them.

You can review Amazon’s privacy policy here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010


How we use your information

We use personal information only to:

  • Respond to enquiries you send to us
  • Maintain the security and operation of the website
  • Comply with legal obligations where required

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.


Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases are:

  • Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries and operating the website
  • Legal obligation – where required by law

Who we share information with

We may share limited personal information with:

  • Our website hosting provider (Hostinger) – for site operation and security
  • Legal or regulatory authorities – if legally required

We do not share personal data for marketing purposes.


Data retention

  • Email correspondence is retained for up to 12 months
  • Server logs are retained in line with our hosting provider’s standard policies

Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
contact@thegolfhacks.com


Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can complain to:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
https://www.ico.org.uk


Changes to this notice

We may update this privacy notice if the website’s functionality changes (for example, if analytics are added in future).
The latest version will always be published on this page.