Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Club UniTee. This Privacy Policy explains how Club UniTee ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website (the "Site") and participate in our golf networking community.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy applies to all members and visitors of the Club UniTee website and all participants in Club UniTee activities.

By using the Site or participating in Club UniTee activities, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Important Information About Club UniTee
Club UniTee is an unincorporated association under California law. We are a networking community for women in the social good sector who share an interest in golf.

Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws. See Section 11 for details about your California privacy rights.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site and participants in our activities.

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Registration Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Professional information (employer, job title, sector)
• Profile photo (optional)
• Golf handicap or skill level (optional)
• Biographical information (optional)

Event Registration Information

• Event attendance history
• Food preferences and dietary restrictions
• Emergency contact information
• Special accommodations or accessibility needs

Payment Information

• Billing name and address
• Payment method information (processed by third-party payment processors)
• Transaction history

Communications

• Messages you send to us through the Site
• Responses to surveys or feedback requests
• Comments, posts, or content you share on the Site
• Communications with other members (if facilitated through the Site)

Membership Application Information

• Information about your work in the social good sector
• References or recommendations (if applicable)
• Other information relevant to membership eligibility

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Device and Usage Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits
• General location information (city, state, country)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See Section 8 for more information about cookies.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media – If you connect your account to platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram, we may receive information in line with your settings on those platforms.

Golf Courses and Venues – We may receive tee times, scorecards, or facility usage information.

Payment Processors – We receive transaction confirmations and payment status info.

Background Information – We may use publicly available sources to verify eligibility or for security.

2.4 Information We Derive

We may infer information such as:

• Your interests and preferences
• Your networking patterns
• Your event attendance patterns
• Your golf skill level or improvement

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Services

• Create and manage your account
• Process event registrations and payments
• Organize and coordinate golf activities and events
• Communicate with you about membership and events
• Provide customer support
• Match you with other members for golf or networking

3.2 To Improve and Personalize Your Experience

• Customize content and recommendations
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage to improve services
• Develop new features
• Send personalized event invitations

3.3 To Communicate with You

• Send administrative messages
• Notify you about events
• Send newsletters and updates
• Request feedback or surveys
• Respond to your questions

3.4 To Facilitate Member Connections

• Create a member directory (with your consent)
• Enable members to connect
• Facilitate groups and foursomes
• Support networking and mentorship

3.5 For Safety and Security

• Verify identity and eligibility
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Enforce our Terms of Use
• Comply with legal obligations

3.6 For Marketing and Promotional Purposes

• Promote events and activities
• Share photos and stories (where appropriate)
• Attract new members and sponsors

3.7 For Analytics and Research

• Understand how members use our services
• Analyze trends and program effectiveness
• Conduct research on women in golf and networking
• Generate aggregate statistics

3.8 With Your Consent

We may use your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Members

With your consent, we may show your profile in a member directory, share your name with event participants, or share contact info within golf groups or foursomes.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share data with third-party providers like payment processors, email services, hosting, analytics, and event tools. They are required to protect your information.

4.3 With Golf Courses and Venues

We share limited info for reservations, logistics, and accommodations.

4.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information to comply with laws, legal requests, or to protect rights and safety.

4.5 Business Transfers

If Club UniTee is involved in a merger or asset sale, your information may be transferred.

4.6 With Your Consent

We may share data for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4.7 Aggregate or De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified data that doesn’t identify individuals.

5. Your Choices and Control

5.1 Account Information

You can update your profile and settings in your account. You can request account deletion.

5.2 Communication Preferences

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails and manage newsletter subscriptions. You cannot opt out of essential service emails.

5.3 Member Directory

You can choose whether to appear in the member directory and control what’s visible.

5.4 Cookies

See Section 8 for cookie controls.

5.5 Account Deletion

You may request deletion by emailing us. We will delete or anonymize your data within about 30 days, retaining only what’s required by law.

5.6 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (like encryption, secure passwords, limited access) to help protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure.

If a data breach affects your information, we will notify you as required by law, typically within 72 hours of discovery.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data as long as needed for the purposes described, or as required by law (for example, financial records or legal claims). Some anonymized data may be retained longer.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions, analytics, preferences, and marketing. You can manage cookies via your browser or our cookie banner.

9. Children’s Privacy

Club UniTee is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If you believe we have such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Club UniTee is based in California, USA. If you use the Site from outside the US, your data may be stored and processed in the US.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, correct, and limit certain uses of your personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA.

To exercise your rights, email us at kdwm@sbcglobal.net or use your account settings.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will email you and/or post a notice on the Site at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Club UniTee

kdwm@sbcglobal.net

California Residents: Please include “California Privacy Request” in the subject line.