Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Name
• Address
• Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)
• Relevant health information
• Payment details
• Information about your dog(s) (e.g., name, breed, age)

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

• Register for membership
• Enroll in our classes or events
• Contact us via email, phone, or through our website

3. Use of Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Administer club activities and manage memberships
• Organise classes and events
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with you regarding club matters
• Send newsletters and updates relevant to club members

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information with:

• Trainers, committee members, and relevant personnel for club administration
• The Kennel Club for administering the Good Citizen Awards, only with your explicit consent
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for club administration purposes. If you leave the club, we may retain your information for a reasonable period unless you request its deletion. We may retain data longer if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. This includes secure storage on computers managed by the Club Membership Secretary and restricted access to personal data.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements
• Withdraw consent for specific data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please review this page occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.