Privacy policy
Privacy Notice & Consent to Use of Personal Information
The Metropolitan Golf Club (“the Club”) is firmly committed to protecting the privacy of our Members and associates. The Club is the sole owner of the information collected on this website and will not share, sell, or otherwise distribute the financial or personal information of our Members, or any individual who provides such information to us, except as disclosed in this Notice. The Club recognises its obligations regarding personal data in respect of its Members, GolfRSA, and all affiliates and associates. Accordingly, this Notice and the Club’s data protection practices comply with South African law and international best practice. We respect the privacy of all visitors to this website and aim to be transparent about how we use your Personal Information. We recommend that you read this Privacy Notice and Consent to Use of Personal Information (“Notice”) to understand how your information is used. By submitting your Personal Information to the Club, you are deemed to have provided consent where necessary and appropriate. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the terms of this Notice and agree that we may collect, use, and transfer your Personal Information accordingly. If you do not agree, please do not use this website or provide Personal Information. This Notice is governed by the laws of South Africa, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).
Collection and Use of Personal Information
We collect and process Personal Information primarily to provide access to our services and to interact with GolfRSA, other clubs, and the handicaps network provider. The type of information collected depends on the purpose and is limited to what is necessary. We collect information directly from you when you: • Register as a member • Enter competitions • Interact with the Club Examples of Personal Information collected include: • Name • Residential address • Email address • Telephone or mobile number • Gender • Age • Previous club details (where applicable) • Banking details (for debit orders) We may also supplement your information, with your consent, using data from GolfRSA and associated organisations to improve your experience. We may automatically collect non-personal information such as browser type, operating system, and referring websites. This information is used for analytical and service improvement purposes and does not identify you personally.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites function more effectively. They do not access personal files or collect personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.
Use of Information
Your information will only be used for purposes such as: • Providing and managing services • Communication and marketing (with opt-out options) • Competitions and promotions • Website performance and analytics • Record-keeping and auditing • Legal compliance • Member verification and security • Business development and service improvement We will not retain Personal Information longer than necessary unless required for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Disclosure of Information
We may share your Personal Information with: • GolfRSA and its appointed handicap network providers • Approved service providers involved in delivering our services • Third parties where required by law All third parties are required to adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
Security
We are legally required to safeguard your Personal Information and prevent unauthorised access. We continuously update our security measures, including: • Secure systems and networks • Controlled access to information • Monitoring and incident response procedures • Data retention and disposal policies
Your Rights
In terms of POPIA and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), you have the right to: • Request access to your Personal Information • Request corrections or deletion • Object to processing • Withdraw consent Requests may be subject to verification and applicable fees. If you have concerns, you may contact the Club’s Information Officer, the General Manager, at manager@metropolitangolf.co.za, or lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator: Woodmead North Office Park 54 Maxwell Drive Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191 Email: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za Email: enquiries@inforegulator.org.za
Updates to this Notice
We may update this Notice from time to time. Please review it periodically on our website.