Privacy Policy

Hockley Angling Club (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you sign up for membership through our website.

What Information We Collect

When you apply for membership, we collect the following personal details:

Full Name
Residential Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
Date of Birth

This information is necessary to manage your membership, verify age eligibility, and ensure the safety and integrity of our club operations.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Process and manage your membership
Verify age eligibility for responsible adult status
Contact you regarding club updates, renewals, or emergencies
Maintain accurate member records for insurance and compliance purposes

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using encrypted systems and access controls. We take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your information only when:

Required by law or regulatory authorities
Necessary for insurance or legal compliance
You give explicit consent for a specific purpose

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This means:

We only collect data that is necessary and relevant
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data
We will respond to data requests within one calendar month
We will not retain your data longer than necessary for club operations or legal obligations

If you have concerns or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@hockleyanglingclub.co.uk.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Ask us to delete your data (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw consent for communications at any time

Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and monitor site performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: contact@hockleyanglingclub.co.uk