Privacy and Cookie Policy

  • Effective Date: August 1, 2026

  • Data Controller: Ralf Kivi (Professional Golf Athlete / Personal Brand)

  • Contact Email: info@ralfkivi.com

1. Introduction and General Provisions

This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how Ralf Kivi (“we”, “our”, or “the website”) collects, processes, and protects personal data through the website ralfkivi.com. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable laws of the Republic of Estonia.

“Personal Data” refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as a name, address, email address, IP address, or details regarding interactions with our website, social media channels, and professional services.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies and the processing of your personal data as described in this policy.

2. Who Processes Your Data?

Ralf Kivi is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at info@ralfkivi.com.

We process data from website visitors, partners, fans, and individuals who reach out via our contact forms or engage with our professional services and sponsorship inquiries.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data for specific, lawful purposes related to managing a professional sports portfolio, communicating with partners, and improving user experience:

  • Inquiry Management & Communication: Responding to messages sent via contact forms or direct emails.

  • Website Optimization & Functionality: Analyzing website traffic, user behavior, and preferences to improve functionality and user experience.

  • Marketing & Updates: Sharing updates, tournament schedules, achievements, and newsletters with individuals who have opted in.

  • Legal Compliance: Fulfilling statutory and regulatory requirements.

The legal basis for processing includes your consent (e.g., cookie preferences, newsletter subscriptions) and our legitimate interest in managing a professional athletic portfolio, ensuring website security, and improving our digital presence.

4. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. It allows the website to remember your preferences (such as language selection or display settings).

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your web browser.

  • Permanent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until deleted or expired, used to remember your choices across visits.

  • Analytical Cookies: Collected via tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., most visited pages). These do not directly identify individual users.

  • Marketing and Third-Party Cookies: Used to track performance and integrate features like YouTube videos, Google Maps, and social media pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel).

Managing and Disabling Cookies:

All major web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Blocking essential cookies may impact certain website functionalities. Below are configuration guides for popular browsers:

5. Categories of Personal Data We Process

Depending on your interaction with the website, we may collect:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number.

  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, feedback, and collaboration proposals.

  • Technical Data: Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address, referral source, and pages visited.

  • Publicly Available Data: Information you have made public on professional or social networks (such as LinkedIn or Instagram).

We do not process special categories of sensitive personal data (such as health data or political opinions) as a data controller.

6. Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal data to unauthorized third parties. Data may be shared strictly under secure conditions with trusted service providers (such as web hosting providers, email platforms, and analytics services) necessary for operating the website.

Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical, physical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention:

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to resolve inquiries, or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ralfkivi.com. If you feel your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon).

8. Policy Updates and Governing Law

We reserve the right to update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.

This policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Estonia. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be resolved in the competent courts of Estonia.