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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026  ยท  Effective: June 2026  ยท  Applies to: golf-passport-uk.com

We use very few cookies and store almost nothing on your device. This policy explains exactly what, why and how to control it. Questions? info@golfpassportuk.com

Plain English summary: Golf Passport UK uses the bare minimum of cookies and browser storage needed to make the site work. We save your favourite courses in your browser's localStorage under the key gpuk_saved. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels or cross-site trackers. Third-party services like Google Fonts may set their own cookies โ€” we explain those below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device โ€” computer, phone or tablet โ€” when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the website.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies โ€” temporary files deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies โ€” files that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually
  • First-party cookies โ€” set by the website you are visiting (golf-passport-uk.com)
  • Third-party cookies โ€” set by a different domain (e.g. Google Fonts, a CDN provider)

In addition to cookies, we also use localStorage โ€” a browser-based storage mechanism that works similarly to cookies but stores data locally on your device without an expiry date, until you clear it manually or we remove it through code.

2. How We Use Cookies

Golf Passport UK takes a privacy-first approach to cookies. We use only what is strictly necessary to deliver our service and improve your experience. We do not use cookies for:

  • Advertising or retargeting
  • Cross-site user tracking
  • Building user profiles for commercial purposes
  • Social media monitoring or tracking pixels

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to tell you what cookies we use and obtain your consent for non-essential cookies. We have designed our platform to minimise cookie use so that your experience is not interrupted by repeated consent banners.

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, Golf Passport UK uses your browser's localStorage to save your favourite golf courses between visits. This is the gpuk_saved key described in the Functional Storage section above.

Unlike cookies, localStorage data is:

  • Never transmitted to Golf Passport UK's servers
  • Not accessible by any other website
  • Not automatically deleted when you close your browser
  • Only removed if you manually clear your browser's site data, or if you use our website's clear-saved feature

To clear your saved courses and remove this data, you can:

  • Clear your browser's site data or localStorage for golf-passport-uk.com via your browser settings
  • Open your browser's developer tools, navigate to Application โ†’ Local Storage, and delete the gpuk_saved entry

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use to deliver Golf Passport UK may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Here is what we use and why:

Google Fonts

We load typography (Playfair Display and Inter fonts) from fonts.googleapis.com. When your browser requests these fonts, Google may log your IP address and browser information. Google's font service is designed to cache fonts locally and minimise data collection. See Google's Privacy Policy for full details.

jsDelivr CDN

We load the Font Awesome icon library from cdn.jsdelivr.net. jsDelivr may log access requests including your IP address. See jsDelivr's Privacy Policy for details.

Google Maps

Our Contact page embeds a Google Maps frame to show our location. Google Maps may set cookies when you interact with the embedded map. See Google's Privacy Policy for details. The map is loaded with loading="lazy" to minimise unnecessary requests.

Booking partner sites

When you click through from Golf Passport UK to a third-party booking platform (such as GolfNow or a club's own website), those platforms will set their own cookies. These are entirely outside our control and governed by their own cookie and privacy policies.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You have full control over cookies and storage on your device. Here is what you can do:

Accept all โ€” the default

By continuing to use Golf Passport UK, you accept the minimal use of essential cookies and localStorage described in this policy. We have designed the site to function with the absolute minimum, so this is not an invasive choice.

Clear your saved courses

To remove the gpuk_saved localStorage data, clear site data for golf-passport-uk.com in your browser settings. This will remove your saved courses list but will not affect your ability to use the site.

Block all cookies

You can set your browser to block all cookies. Please note that if you block session cookies, some features of the site may not function correctly. Blocking localStorage will mean your saved courses cannot be preserved between visits.

Opt out of third-party tracking

To limit Google's data collection when using their services, you can:

  • Use a browser extension such as Google Analytics Opt-out (not currently relevant as we don't use GA, but useful for other sites)
  • Use privacy-focused browsers such as Firefox or Brave
  • Use a content blocker such as uBlock Origin

7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

All major browsers allow you to view, manage and delete cookies and localStorage. Click the links below for step-by-step instructions for your browser:

For more general information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or the ICO's cookie guidance.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time โ€” for example, if we introduce new features that use additional cookies, or if legal requirements change.

When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

This policy was last reviewed in June 2026.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or your browser storage, please get in touch:

Golf Passport UK

Email: info@golfpassportuk.com
Phone: +44 778 2 296 564
29 Lion Court, Croxley Road, Nash Mills Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9GX

Or use our Contact page to send a message directly. We respond to all privacy-related queries within 5 working days.