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ChippedIn Privacy & Cookie Policy

​Last updated: 01 March 2026
1. Who We Are

ChippedIn is a UK‑based golf content and consulting brand providing articles, newsletters, and insights for golfers and golf businesses. ChippedIn is operated by a UK‑based individual. All consulting services are delivered and invoiced through Stirling Hunter Limited, a UK‑registered company.

For privacy enquiries, contact: hello@chippedin.co.uk. 

 

2. Personal Data We Collect
a) Information you provide directly
  • Newsletter sign‑up: name, email

  • Contact form enquiries

  • Consulting enquiries (forwarded to Stirling Hunter Limited)

  • Comments or submissions (if enabled)

 

b) Information collected automatically

This includes:

  • IP address

  • Browser/device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

  • Email open/click tracking (for newsletters)

 

c) Information from third‑party tools

​​Examples:

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Google Analytics

  • Website hosting providers

 

3. How We Use Your Data
a) To deliver newsletters

You receive emails only if you subscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time.

b) To respond to enquiries

We use your details to reply to questions or requests.

c) To provide consulting services

If you enquire about consulting, your details may be shared with Stirling Hunter Limited so they can respond and deliver services.

d) To improve our website and content

We use analytics to understand what content is most useful.

e) To maintain website security

We may log technical data to detect errors or misuse.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
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​5. Cookies

ChippedIn uses:

Essential cookies

Required for the website to function.

Analytics cookies

Used to understand visitor behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).

Marketing cookies

Used only if you run ads or embedded third‑party content.

Cookie Notice

You will see a cookie banner when you first visit the site. You can block cookies in your browser settings.

 
6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share information with:

  • Email newsletter providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • IT/security partners

  • Stirling Hunter Limited (for consulting enquiries)

 
7. International Transfers

Some providers may store data outside the UK/EU. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required.

 
8. Data Retention
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiries: up to 24 months

  • Analytics data: 14–26 months

 
9. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

Contact: hello@chippedin.co.uk

 

10. Complaints

If unresolved, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of the policy will always reflect the latest version.

​Purpose
Legal Basis

Consent

Legitimate Interest

Consent

Legitimate Interest

Contract / Legitimate Interest

Newsletter delivery

Responding to enquiries

Consulting services

Analytics

Marketing emails

Security

Legitimate Interest

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