Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Golf School of Excellence (TGSE) Cape Town ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you interact with our website at www.tgsecapetown.com, engage with our advertisements, enroll in our programs, or otherwise communicate with us.

By using our services or providing your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected through your use of our services:

Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Student Information: Educational background, academic records, golf experience, skill level, and program preferences
• Application Data: Information submitted through enrollment forms, including guardian/parent information for minors
• Payment Information: Billing details for tuition, fees, and other services (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communications: Content of inquiries, feedback, and correspondence with us

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our website, links clicked, and browsing behavior
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Program Administration: To process applications, manage enrollments, and deliver educational services
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, send program updates, and provide customer support
• Marketing and Advertising: To promote our PGA Diploma, Elite Academy, Greenkeeping, Learning Centre, and other programs through targeted advertising on platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, and other channels
• Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior and optimize website functionality
• Compliance: To meet legal obligations and protect our rights and interests

Advertising and Third-Party Platforms

We use advertising services provided by third parties, including LinkedIn, to promote our programs. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Display personalized advertisements based on your interests and online activity
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Re-engage users who have visited our website

When you interact with our advertisements on LinkedIn or other platforms, those platforms may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party platforms.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, and providing services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, advertising platforms)
• Educational Partners: With accredited institutions and certification bodies relevant to our programs (e.g., PGA South Africa, CATHSSETA)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails
• Cookie Management: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect website functionality

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@tgsecapetown.co.za.

Children's Privacy

Our programs serve students of various ages, including minors. When we collect information from individuals under 18, we require parental or guardian consent. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with applicable laws regarding children's personal information.

International Data Transfers

TGSE is based in South Africa. If you are accessing our services from outside South Africa, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in South Africa or other countries where our service providers operate.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Consent

By using our website, submitting information through our enrollment forms, or engaging with our advertisements, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.