Guernsey Badminton Association Privacy Policy

This Policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.

The Guernsey Badminton Association (GBA) is committed to upholding your privacy, and all personal data about you that we collect, process, or use (‘Data’) is held securely and treated in accordance with this Policy.

We may change this Policy from time to time, so please check this page occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes. By accepting the Guernsey Badminton Association Privacy Policy, you agree to be bound by this Policy.


Who Are We?

We are the Guernsey Badminton Association, a not-for-profit registered Guernsey charity (registration number CH517).
Our registered address is:

Guernsey Badminton Hall
Rohais,
St Peter Port,
Guernsey,
GY1 1YP

Guernsey Badminton Association is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement.

We will only hold your personal information on our system for as long as is necessary for the relevant service being provided to you and for which it was submitted.


How Do We Collect Information from You?

We obtain information about you when you:

  • Use our website

  • Apply to join a GBA-registered club

Our aim is to keep you up to date with all the latest news from the GBA and Badminton England. However, if you no longer wish to receive email communications from us, you can opt out at any time by contacting your club secretary or the GBA secretary at:

secretary@badminton.org.gg


What Type of Information Is Collected from You?

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Information regarding what pages are accessed and when

You have the right to:

  • Access any of the information we hold about you

  • Have inaccurate information corrected

  • Object to the use of your information for direct marketing

To exercise these rights, please contact us:

Guernsey Badminton Association
Rohais,
St Peter Port,
GY1 1YP
info@badminton.org.gg


How Is Your Information Used?

We may use your information to:

  • Process membership enquiries

  • Send communications you have requested

  • Create subscriptions to our services

  • Fulfil obligations arising from any contracts

  • Manage competition entries

  • Gather feedback on our services

  • Notify you of changes to our services

  • Perform market research and internal monitoring (only in aggregate form)

  • Deliver customised content

We review our retention periods regularly. Some information may be held to fulfil statutory obligations. We will hold your personal information as long as necessary for the relevant activity or as set out in any contract you hold with us.


Who Has Access to Your Information?

  • We will not sell or rent your information to third parties.

  • We will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.


Third Party Suppliers and Service Providers

We may share:

  • Specific membership information with Badminton England (the governing body of our sport)

  • Personal information with trusted third-party suppliers when necessary to complete a transaction or request

We will always aim to share only the minimum information necessary.


Statistics and Adverts

We may supply aggregate statistics to advertisers or third-party suppliers. This information cannot be linked to individual users.


Legal Disclosures

We may disclose personally identifiable information when required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:

  • Conform to legal requirements

  • Protect the rights or property of GBA

  • Identify individuals violating the law

  • Co-operate with investigations into unlawful activities


Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites. Please note:

  • These sites are beyond our control

  • You are subject to the individual privacy policies of those sites

  • We cannot guarantee the security of information disclosed to linked sites


Security

We take precautions to ensure the security of your data:

  • Sensitive information (e.g., credit card data) is transmitted using SSL encryption

  • Access to stored information is password-protected

  • Access is limited to authorised GBA personnel or trusted third parties (e.g., developers, ISPs)

However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.


What Are Cookies and How Do We Use Them?

Like many websites, our site uses hosted web analytics software provided by a third party (Google Inc.) which uses cookies.

Cookies are:

  • Small pieces of information stored on your computer

  • Used to recognise you on return visits

  • Used to collect anonymous statistical data

  • Not used to store sensitive information like passwords or credit card details

You can accept or reject cookies via your browser settings.

Learn more about cookies at: www.allaboutcookies.com


Your Choices

You have the right to:

  • Rectify, process, or delete your data

  • Withdraw your consent

  • Unsubscribe from GBA communications at any time

We will not contact you for marketing purposes unless you have given prior consent. You can change your preferences at any time by contacting:

secretary@badminton.org.gg


Further Information

The Guernsey Badminton Association is not currently registered with the Data Protection Commissioner.

Registered Data Officer: Wendy Trebert

For data concerns, enquiries, or to lodge a complaint, contact us at:

info@badminton.org.gg
Guernsey Badminton Association
Rohais,
St Peter Port,
GY1 1YL