Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Noelanicorp Ltd T/A The Scorecard Company ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and that your personal data is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data from two primary groups:

a) Golf Clubs

When a golf club engages with us to receive free scorecards, we may collect:

• Contact names
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Golf club address and course details
• Course layout and relevant scorecard information

b) Local Advertisers / Businesses

In the course of our B2B email marketing and service provision, we may collect:

• Business names
• Contact names
• Business emails and phone numbers
• Business addresses
• Information submitted via contact forms, email campaigns, or online enquiries

c) Website Visitors

If you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Cookies and usage data (see section 9)

3. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide free scorecards to golf clubs
• To contact local businesses with relevant advertising opportunities
• To manage customer and advertiser relationships
• To send marketing communications (where legally permitted or with consent)
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To improve our website and services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent – where you have provided explicit permission for us to contact you.
• Contract – where processing is necessary for a contract with you (e.g. scorecard or advertising agreement).
• Legitimate Interests – in contacting relevant businesses with a fair expectation of interest in our advertising services. We ensure this is balanced with your rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligation – where processing is necessary to comply with the law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers only when necessary to:

• Deliver our services (e.g. email platforms, print suppliers)
• Maintain our IT systems and security
• Fulfil legal or regulatory obligations

All third-party processors are bound by strict data protection agreements.

6. International Transfers

We do not knowingly transfer personal data outside of the UK or EEA. If this changes in the future, we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

For marketing contacts, we will refresh or remove inactive data every 24 months, unless we have a valid legal reason to retain it longer.

8. Your Data Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please email: enquiries@thescorecardcompany.co.uk

9. Cookies & Website Analytics

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to analyse how visitors use it.

Cookies may collect anonymised usage data such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on site
• Referral sources
• Device type

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Email Marketing

We use email marketing to contact local businesses about advertising opportunities. All emails include a clear unsubscribe option in line with PECR and GDPR regulations.

We ensure:

• Emails are targeted and relevant
• Recipients can opt out at any time
• Our data is regularly cleaned and updated

You can unsubscribe instantly using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

11. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal data.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date".