Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 22, 2025

The Bays (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.thebaysgolf.com] and when you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from us.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or SMS services.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, payment details when you register, book, or make a purchase.
  • SMS Information: When you opt in to receive text messages, we collect your mobile phone number and record your opt-in consent.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and website interaction.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve site functionality and measure traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide services you request (e.g., booking confirmations, event updates).
  • Send marketing, promotional, and membership-related communications, including SMS (if you have opted in).
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Improve our website, services, and offerings.
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. SMS/Text Messaging Program

By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive SMS/text messages from The Bays.

  • Estimated Message Frequency: You may receive 2-4 operational and 1-2 promotional messages per month. 
  • Opt-Out: Reply STOP to unsubscribe. To get help, reply HELP or email hello@thebaysgolf.com.
  • Costs: Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier plan.
  • Carriers: Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Vendors who help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver SMS messages.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or court order.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (South Carolina Residents)

South Carolina does not currently have a general privacy law granting specific access or deletion rights, but you may request that we:

  • Provide a copy of your personal information.
  • Correct or update inaccurate data.
  • Remove you from our communications lists.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@thebaysgolf.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

The Bays
736 Coleman Blvd. Suite 1
Mount Pleasant, SC
hello@thebaysgolf.com
www.thebaysgolf.com