
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
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Newsletter sign‑up: name, email
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Contact form enquiries
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Consulting enquiries (forwarded to Stirling Hunter Limited)
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Comments or submissions (if enabled)
b) Information collected automatically
This includes:
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IP address
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Browser/device information
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Pages visited
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Time spent on site
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Email open/click tracking (for newsletters)
c) Information from third‑party tools
Examples:
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Email marketing platforms
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Google Analytics
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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)
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:
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Email newsletter providers
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Analytics providers
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Website hosting providers
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IT/security partners
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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
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Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
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Enquiries: up to 24 months
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Analytics data: 14–26 months
9. Your Rights
You may:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccuracies
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Request deletion
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Withdraw consent
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Object to processing
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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