Last updated: 5 November 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled when you visit Steve Plays Golf (https://steveplaysgolf.com).
The website is operated by Steve King, based in the United Kingdom.
I respect your privacy and aim to collect as little personal information as possible.
Information Collected
Steve Plays Golf is primarily an informational website featuring golf articles, photographs and videos.
The website does not offer public user registration, contact forms or visitor comments.
However, some technical information may be processed automatically when you visit, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages requested and the date and time of your visit
- Technical information needed for website security and operation
This information may be processed by the website’s hosting provider and Cloudflare to deliver pages, maintain security and investigate technical problems.
Google Search Console
Steve Plays Golf uses Google Search Console to monitor how the website appears in Google Search.
Website ownership is verified through DNS records managed by Cloudflare.
Google Search Console does not require Google Analytics tracking code or analytics cookies to be installed on this website.
Search Console provides aggregated information about search performance, indexing and technical issues.
Cookies
Steve Plays Golf does not currently use Google Analytics or other dedicated visitor analytics tracking.
However, essential cookies or similar technologies may be used by WordPress, the hosting provider or Cloudflare for website operation and security.
Embedded content from third-party services, such as YouTube, may also use cookies or other tracking technologies.
For further information, please see the Cookie Policy.
Embedded Videos and External Websites
Some pages may contain embedded YouTube videos or links to external websites.
When you interact with embedded content, the third-party provider may collect information about your visit in accordance with its own privacy policy.
YouTube is operated by Google. You can read Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Steve Plays Golf is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
How Information Is Used
Any technical information processed through the website is used for legitimate purposes, including:
- Delivering website content
- Maintaining website security
- Identifying and resolving technical problems
- Monitoring website availability and performance
- Meeting applicable legal obligations
I do not sell visitors’ personal information.
Sharing of Information
Limited technical information may be processed by service providers involved in operating the website, including the hosting provider, Cloudflare and providers of embedded content.
These providers may process information under their own privacy terms or applicable contractual arrangements.
Data Retention
Technical information, including server and security logs, may be retained for limited periods according to the policies and settings of the relevant service providers.
Personal information is not intentionally retained for longer than necessary for legitimate operational or legal purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights relating to personal information held about you, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion in appropriate circumstances
- Object to or request restrictions on certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
You can find more information at https://ico.org.uk.
Children’s Privacy
Steve Plays Golf is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.
The website does not provide public account registration, contact forms or comment facilities.
International Data Processing
Some third-party services, including Cloudflare and Google, may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where applicable, international transfers are subject to the safeguards required by relevant data protection legislation.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests relating to personal information, please contact:
Steve King
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://steveplaysgolf.com
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated if the website’s features, service providers or data processing practices change.
The latest version will always be available on this page.