Effective Date: 12/01/2021

Victoria (Liverpool) All Breeds Training Club is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, become a member, or take part in our activities. 1. Who We Are Victoria (Liverpool) All Breeds Training Club Email: info.victorialiverpoolabtc@gmail.com If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us using the details above. 2. The Information We Collect We may collect and process the following personal information: * Name * Postal address * Email address * Telephone number * Membership details * Event and competition entry information * Volunteer information * Communications you send to us * Payment information (where applicable, although payment card details are usually processed securely by a third-party payment provider) * Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage through cookies and analytics. 3. How We Use Your Information We process your personal information to: * Administer club memberships * Organise events, training sessions and competitions * Respond to enquiries * Send newsletters and club updates (where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest) * Process payments and maintain financial records * Improve our website and services * Meet our legal and regulatory obligations 4. Our Lawful Bases for Processing Under UK GDPR, we process personal information using one or more of the following lawful bases: * Your consent * Performance of a contract (such as administering your membership) * Compliance with a legal obligation * Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms 5. Cookies Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website. Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. 6. Sharing Your Information We will never sell your personal information. We may share your information with: * Trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or club administration * Payment providers * Event organisers where necessary * Government authorities or law enforcement where required by law All third parties are required to protect your personal information and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 7. How Long We Keep Your Information We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate records. When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised. 8. Your Rights Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to: * Be informed about how your information is used * Access your personal information * Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information * Request erasure of your information in certain circumstances * Request restriction of processing * Object to processing based on legitimate interests * Request the transfer of your information (data portability), where applicable * Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. 9. Keeping Your Information Secure We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Although we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. 10. Third-Party Websites Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please read their privacy policies before providing personal information. 11. Children’s Information If children participate in club activities, any personal information will be handled in accordance with UK data protection legislation. Where appropriate, consent will be obtained from a parent or legal guardian. 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. 13. Complaints If you have concerns about how we use your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority for data protection. Website: https://ico.org.uk/ Telephone: 0303 123 1113