Markington & District Rural Billiards & Snooker League ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (markingtonleague.com) or interact with us in connection with the League.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is available upon request via our Contact Us form.
3. Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Information you provide by filling in forms on our website, registering to use our services, posting material, or requesting further services.
- Details of any correspondence you have with us.
- Information about your activity on our website, including traffic data, location data, and other communication data.
- Data collected through cookies (see Section 8).4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide and manage access to our website and League services.
- Communicate with you regarding League activities, meetings, competitions, and updates.
- Notify you about changes to our services, rules, or policies.
- Enable you to participate in interactive features of our website.
- Improve and personalise your experience on our website.
We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, typically your consent or our legitimate interests in operating the League.
When sending group communications, we use methods such as Blind Carbon Copy (Bcc) to ensure that personal data (such as email addresses) is not shared between recipients without prior explicit consent.
Email Sharing: If you give consent by accepting the websites terms and conditions when registering, your email address may be shared with other registered members of the League for the purpose of organising matches and events. You can withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us.5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you have clearly agreed to us processing your data for a specific purpose.
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our League operations and does not override your fundamental rights.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.6. Email Communications and Sharing
We may contact you by email regarding League matters where you have registered an account with us.
We do not share your email address or other personal information with other members without your explicit consent.
Consent to share your email address with other League members will be requested separately, and you may withdraw consent at any time.7. How Long We Keep Your Personal Data
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
We regularly review the data we hold and securely delete personal data that is no longer needed.8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect statistical information.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and to improve its performance. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
For further information, see Googles Privacy Policy.9. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, please be aware that transmitting information via the internet is not completely secure, and any transmission is at your own risk.10. Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share your data:
- With service providers acting on our behalf (subject to strict confidentiality).
- If required to do so by law.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the League, our members, or others.11. International Data Transfers
We do not routinely transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom. If international transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Your Data Protection Rights
You have rights under UK GDPR, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting us via the Contact Us form.
There is no fee for making a request unless your request is excessive or unfounded.13. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
Please note that these websites have their own privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies.14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any significant changes will be communicated by email and the updated policy will be available on our website.15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via the Contact Us form on our website.
We welcome any questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy and should be emailed to the league using our Contact Us form.