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PRIVACY
POLICY.

How we collect, use, and protect your information at SMJGolf Academy.

Last Updated: June 2026
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Overview Information We Collect How We Use Your Data Sharing Your Data Data Security Cookies Your Rights Data Retention Children's Privacy Contact Us

Overview

SMJGolf Academy ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at smjghyd.com.ng, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and book golf lessons with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

We are based in Lagos, Nigeria and comply with applicable Nigerian data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

  • Create an account or sign in via Google (through Clerk authentication)
  • Book a golf lesson or purchase a coaching plan
  • Contact us via email or phone
  • Interact with our website

The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Full name and email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Booking history and lesson preferences
  • Payment reference information (we do not store card details)
  • Skill level and coaching notes
  • Device information and IP address (automatically collected)

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and manage your lesson bookings
  • Send booking confirmations and reminders via email
  • Personalise your coaching experience
  • Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send occasional updates about SMJGolf Academy (you may opt out at any time)
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services:

  • Clerk — Identity and authentication management
  • Google — OAuth sign-in service
  • Email Service Providers — For sending booking confirmations

These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify. We do not share your data with any other third parties without your consent, except where required by law.

Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure authentication through Clerk
  • Database access controls and restricted permissions
  • Regular security reviews

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use:

  • Essential cookies — Required for authentication and session management
  • Preference cookies — To remember your settings (e.g., timezone)
  • Analytics cookies — To understand how visitors use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Your Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bookings@smjgolf.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Account data is retained while your account is active
  • Booking records are kept for a minimum of 3 years for accounting purposes
  • When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days

Children's Privacy

Our services include junior golf programmes for children under 18. Accounts for minors must be created by a parent or legal guardian, who assumes responsibility for the child's use of our services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out:

  • Email: bookings@smjgolf.com
  • Phone: 0706 534 3709
  • Address: 6 Ikoyi Club 1938 Road, Off Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Website: smjghyd.com.ng

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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CONTACT INFO
  • Email: bookings@smjgolf.com
  • Phone: 0706 534 3709
  • Address: 6 Ikoyi Club 1938 Road, Off Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Hours: Mon–Sat: 7am–7pm

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