Privacy Policy
Hukanui Golf Club – Privacy Policy
Last updated: 28.01.26
1. Introduction
Hukanui Golf Club is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal
information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information from
members, guests, website visitors, and anyone interacting with the club.
By using our website or providing personal information, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal & Membership Information
• Name
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Golf handicap and scoring information
• Membership details (type, payment status)
• Competition entries and results
Financial Information
• Payment information is processed securely through thirdparty systems.
(We do not store full credit card numbers.)
Website & Technical Information
• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Cookies (for functionality and analytics)
Optional Information
• Feedback, enquiries, or complaints
• Event or function bookings
• Photographs or video from club events (with consent)
3. How We Collect Information
We collect your information when you:
• Join the club or renew membership
• Book tee times, events, or facilities
• Enter competitions or handicapped rounds
• Submit forms via our website
• Contact us by email, phone, or in person
• Visit our website (analytics & cookies)
We may also receive information from:
• Golf New Zealand (for official handicap management)
• Thirdparty booking or payment providers
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
• Manage memberships and club operations
• Process payments and bookings
• Maintain handicaps and publish competition results
• Communicate updates, events, news, and notices
• Improve the website and member services
• Comply with Golf NZ, legal, or safety obligations
We will only use your information for the purpose it was collected, unless the Privacy Act 2020
allows otherwise or you give consent.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
• Golf New Zealand for handicap and competition management
• Booking and payment providers
• Contractors or volunteers supporting club operations
• Government agencies if legally required
We will never sell your personal information.
Competition results and handicaps may be published on the club website or official scoring
systems.
6. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:
• Loss or theft
• Unauthorised access
• Misuse or disclosure
• Alteration or destruction
Information may be stored electronically in secure systems with limited access.
7. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of that information
Contact us to make a request:
Hukanui Golf Club
1550 Gordonton Road, RD1, Taupiri, 3791
Phone: 07 824 3784
Email: hukanuigolf@xtra.co.nz
8. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies to:
• Improve user experience
• Track website traffic and analytics
• Support booking and login functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may stop working correctly.
9. External Websites
Our website may link to thirdparty sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
• Fulfil membership or service purposes
• Meet legal or reporting requirements
When no longer required, information is securely deleted.
11. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website
with an updated “Last updated” date.