Privacy Policy

Longniddry Bowling Club Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 22nd April 2025

1. Who We Are

Longniddry Bowling Club (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a community sports club located at:
7a Seton Rd, Longniddry, East Lothian, Scotland EH32 0LD
Data Controller: Matthew Howie
Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We may process:

  • Personal details: Name, address, email, phone number, date of birth
  • Membership data: Playing history, competition results, membership status
  • Financial information: Payment details for membership fees (processed securely via Stripe/Bank Transfer)
  • Website data: IP addresses, cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
  • Images: Photographs from club events (with consent)

3. How We Use Your Data

Purpose Legal Basis
Membership administration Contractual necessity
Event organisation Legitimate interest
Payment processing Legal obligation
Club communications Consent
Health & safety records Vital interests

4. Data Sharing

We only share data when necessary with:

  • Bowls Scotland (for competitions)
  • HMRC (for gift aid claims)
  • Service providers (e.g., website hosts) under strict agreements

5. Data Retention

We keep your information:

  • For active membership duration + 6 years (financial records)
  • Event photos may be kept indefinitely for historical purposes

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
✓ Request access to your data
✓ Correct inaccurate information
✓ Request deletion of personal data
✓ Withdraw consent (for communications)
✓ Lodge a complaint with the ICO

7. Security Measures

We implement:

  • Password-protected systems
  • Secure payment processors
  • Limited paper records in locked storage
  • Staff data protection training

8. Contact Us

For any privacy concerns or requests:
Matthew Howie
Email: [email protected]
Post: 7a Seton Rd, Longniddry, EH32 0LD