Privacy Policy

Introduction

Astley & Tyldesley Cricket Club ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our club activities.

By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Date of birth and emergency contact information (for members and players)
• Payment and billing information for memberships and event tickets
• Photographs and videos from club events and matches
• Playing statistics and performance data

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click patterns
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process membership applications and renewals
• To communicate about fixtures, results, news, and club events
• To process payments for memberships, tickets, and merchandise
• To maintain player records and statistics
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations and club governance requirements
• To promote the club through photographs and videos (with consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Cricket Governing Bodies: With the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) and local cricket leagues for registration and compliance purposes
• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist with payment processing, email communications, and website hosting
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the club and its members
• Emergency Contacts: With emergency services or medical professionals in case of injury or medical emergency

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

We take the protection of children's personal information seriously. For members under the age of 18, we require parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information. Parents and guardians have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time.

We comply with all safeguarding requirements as set out by the ECB and maintain appropriate DBS checks for all coaches and volunteers working with junior members.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We use cookies for session management, analytics, and to remember your preferences. Third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics) may also set cookies.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and sponsor websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us: