1. Introduction
Welcome to Banchory Cricket Club's website. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members' and visitors' data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is Banchory Cricket Club. For any privacy-specific concerns, please contact our Club Secretary, who is also the Data Protection Officer, at Secretary@banchorycricketclub.co.uk.

3. Personal Data Collected
We collect and process the following personal data:

Names and Contact Details: Including phone numbers and email addresses for communication and membership management.
Date of Birth: To ensure age-appropriate participation in events and activities.
Relevant Medical Information: To ensure the safety and well-being of our members during club activities.
Photographs: For club promotion and identification purposes.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Your data is used for:

Managing membership and participation in events.
Ensuring safety and responding to medical emergencies.
Promoting club activities and events.
The legal basis for processing this data is your consent and our legitimate interest in operating the club effectively.

5. Data Sharing and Transfer
Personal data may be shared with:

Club officials and volunteers for operational purposes.
Emergency services in case of a medical emergency.
Third parties for hosting and maintaining our website.
We do not transfer data internationally.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as it is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. Membership data is retained for the duration of the membership and a reasonable period thereafter.

7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Rectify inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Restrict or object to processing.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption and access control.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

11. Complaints and Contact Information
If you have any concerns about our use of your data, please contact our Club Secretary/Data Protection Officer at Secretary@banchorycricketclub.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).