Privacy Policy

Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club Website Privacy Policy

Last Updated March 10, 2020

This privacy policy (“Policy”) applies to Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club Website located at www.heritageoaksgcc.com (the “Site”) owned and operated by Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club (“Heritage Oaks” “Club” “we” or “us”), located at 4800 Chase Oaks Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34241, United States.

The Policy is designed to tell you how we collect and use personal information (as defined below) so you can make an informed decision about using our Site. Please read this statement before submitting any personal information to us. By using our Site, you represent that you:

  • are 18 years old or older,
  • are using our Site for lawful purposes,
  • consent to the information collection, use and retention practices described in this Policy.

What is personal information?

The term “personal information” means information that identifies an individual, or from which an individual could be identified (such as a name, address, telephone number, mobile number, email address, credit card number or other account number), and information about that individual’s location or activities, such as information about his or her use of the Site. Personal information also includes demographic information such as date of birth, gender, geographic area and preferences when such information is linked to other personal information that identifies you.

Personal information does not include “aggregate” information, which is data we collect about the use of the Site or categories of Site users, from which any personal information has been removed. We collect aggregate data for a number of purposes, including to help us understand trends and user needs so that we can better consider new publications, products and services, and tailor existing publications, products and services to user desires. This Policy in no way limits or restricts our collection of aggregate information.

What personal information do we collect?

Personal information may be collected in a number of ways when you use the Site. At several places on our Site, we may collect certain information you voluntarily provide to us which may contain personal information. If you visit the Site, send us an email, submit information, or communicate with us, we may collect your name, contact information, and other information that you provide.

Tracking Technologies

Heritage Oaks use cookies or similar technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the Site, and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our Site.

Log Files

As true of most websites, we gather certain information automatically and store it in log files. This information may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and/or clickstream data. We do not link this automatically collected data to other information we collect about you.

Usage and Disclosure

In general, we use personal information we may collect to facilitate your use of the Site, to provide you with information, products and services you request, to administer and assist us with the operation of the Site, and for any other purpose for which the information was provided. For example, we may use the information we collect:

  • to respond to your emails, submissions, comments, requests or complaints;
  • to request feedback and to enable us to develop, customize and improve the Site and our information and services; and
  • for the specific purpose for which the information was provided.

In addition, we may use the information we collect to send you news and information, including contacting you about our services, products, activities, special events or offers and for other marketing, informational, and promotional purposes.

What personal information do we share with third parties?

We do not sell, share, or rent any personal information to third parties in any ways different from what is disclosed in this Policy. However, we may provide other non-personal information and aggregate information to third parties without your authorization.

In the event that we engage or partner with third party vendors, consultants or other service providers in connection with the operation of the Site (“Service Providers”), we may share personal information with such Service Providers who need access to such information to carry out their work for us. Service Providers include network operations and service monitoring (NOC) providers, server hosting companies, customer support service providers, and analytics services. These Service Providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to carry out their work for us.

We also may disclose personal information when we are required to comply with the law (e.g. a lawful subpoena, warrant or court order); to enforce or apply this privacy policy or our other policies or agreements; to initiate, render, bill, and collect for amounts owed to us; to protect our or our customers’ rights, property or safety; to protect our customers from fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful use of our Site; or if we believe that an emergency involving the danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires disclosure of communications or justifies disclosure of personal information. In addition, information about our customers, including personal information, may be disclosed as part of any merger, acquisition, debt financing, or sale of Heritage Oaks assets, as well as in the event of an insolvency, bankruptcy or receivership in which personal information could be transferred to third parties as one of the business assets of Heritage Oaks.

Please note: The Site may provide links to other sites, or other interactive forums hosted by a third party. Please be aware that although we may participate in or utilize such other sites, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Site and to read the privacy policies of any Website that collects personal information. Similarly, if you entered the Site through another Website, we are also not responsible for the privacy practices of that site, and you should review the privacy policy of the originating Website before providing any personal information to that site. This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by us.

Where is your information stored?

Heritage Oaks is based in the United States of America, and any information which we collect about you or which you provide to us may therefore be transferred to the United States. Some of our Service Providers may also be located in the United States or in other countries.

What steps do we take to protect your information online?

We endeavor to secure your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure by putting into place measures to safeguard the information we collect. Please be aware, however, that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and that we cannot guarantee that the Site or services will be free of any defects or flaws that affect your use of it or the security of your information.

What choices do you have regarding the retention and use of your information?

If you provide us with your contact details as part of your use of the Site, we may send you news and updates relating to Heritage Oaks.

How can you correct and update your personal information or obtain additional information?

Upon request, we will inform you of the specific personal information we hold. If you have any questions or comments about this Policy or the practices relating to this Site, please contact us at [email protected]. If you wish to verify, correct or delete any of your personal information that may be collected by Heritage Oaks, please email your request to [email protected]. All requests sent will be processed within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Retention

Any information supplied by you will be retained as long as your relationship with Heritage Oaks is active or as needed to provide you services or information.

We may retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Heritage Oaks may be required to disclose personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Social Media Features

Our Site may include Social Media Features, such as links to Facebook or Twitter. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social Media Features are hosted by third parties. Your interactions with these Features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.

Changes in this Privacy Statement

We may update this privacy statement to reflect changes to our information practices, at any time and without prior notice, subject to applicable law. If we have modified or amended this Privacy Policy, we will post the most current version on our Site and note at the top of the page the date the Privacy Policy was last updated. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Us

Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club
4800 Chase Oaks Drive
Sarasota, FL 34241
[email protected]