Privacy Policy | Emirates Golf Society

1. Introduction

Emirates Golf Society (“The Society”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website and services. As a UAE-based organisation, we adhere to the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021) and other applicable data protection regulations.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data: Full name, Emirates Group employee ID, and membership category.
Contact Data: Email address and telephone number.
Membership Data: Handicap details (via TheGrint or Emirates Golf Federation), membership status, and payment history.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through analytics tools.
Transaction Data: Details of payments made for membership fees and event registrations.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

Membership Management: To process registrations, manage membership status, and communicate with members.
Event Coordination: To organise events, manage registrations, and determine eligibility for competitions and prizes.
Analytics and Website Improvement: To monitor website usage and enhance user experience using tools like PostHog, Sentry, and Vercel Analytics.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and corporate policies set by dnata/Emirates.

4. Analytics and Tracking Tools

We utilise the following third-party services to analyse website performance and user interactions:

PostHog: Provides product analytics without requiring personally identifiable information. We have configured PostHog to minimise personal data collection, aligning with GDPR and UAE PDPL requirements.
Sentry: Monitors application performance and errors. Sentry processes data in compliance with relevant data protection laws.
Vercel Analytics: Collects anonymised data on website performance metrics without storing IP addresses or personal identifiers.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and services, under strict confidentiality agreements. See 4. Analytics and Tracking tools.
Legal Obligations: Authorities or organisations when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
If personal data is transferred outside the UAE, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, in compliance with UAE PDPL.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For instance, membership data is retained for the duration of active membership and for a period thereafter as required by applicable laws.

7. Your Rights

Under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, you have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal data.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact a member of the committeeee.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure servers.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form:

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.