Privacy Policy
The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand 2026
Effective Date: 05 January 2026 · Last updated: 12 October 2026
Introduction
The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand ("we", "us", "our"), operated by Doozie Ltd, is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you register for or interact with The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand:
- Contact Information: Full name, postal address, email address, mobile phone number
- Golfing Information: Handicap index, golf club affiliation, playing partner preferences
- Payment Information: Invoice and payment records for your entry fee. Entry fees are paid by invoice, which we email to you after you register. We do not take payments on this website and do not collect or store card details.
- Media Content: Photographs and videos taken during the tournament
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Tournament administration and registration processing
- Communication regarding the tournament (schedules, updates, results)
- Verifying handicap eligibility with Golf New Zealand or relevant associations
- Promotional materials and tournament coverage (with your consent)
- Communication about future The Duke of Edinburgh Cup events
- Sharing with The Duke of Edinburgh Cup global organisation for World Finals qualification
Information Sharing
We may share your personal information with:
- The Duke of Edinburgh Cup (Global): For World Finals qualification and administration
- Royal Wellington Golf Club: For tournament day operations
- Golf New Zealand: For handicap verification
- Website and forms provider: Our website host (Netlify) stores the registration and newsletter forms you submit on this website
- Accounting providers: To issue invoices and record payments
- Charity Partner: Young Enterprise (for acknowledgement purposes only)
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption. No payments are made through the website; entry fees are invoiced by email.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Tournament registration data is typically retained for a period of seven years for tax and legal purposes.
Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@doecup.nz.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We may use analytics and advertising tools, such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and the Meta Pixel, to understand how visitors use our site and to measure our advertising.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand
Email: info@doecup.nz
Website: https://doecup.nz/