We at British Rowing want to make sure all the personal information we have collected about you, is safe and secure whether we collect it through our websites at www.britishrowing.org, plus.britishrowing.org, inside.britishrowing.org or from other sources.  This Policy set outs our commitments to you, in compliance with and beyond the General Data Protection Regulation (commonly known as the GDPR) and explains how we collect, store and use your personal information.

References to we, our or us in this privacy notice are to British Rowing Ltd (company number 1706271) and British Rowing Events Ltd (company number 79C283), registered address 6 Lower Mall, London W6 9DJ.

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer to oversee our compliance with data protection laws, this is our Chief Operating Officer. If you have any questions about this Policy or what we do with your personal information, their contact details are set out in the “Contact” section below.

Privacy notices

Collecting specific, relevant personal information is a necessary part of us being able to provide you with any services you may request from us or in providing services to our customers and members or just managing our relationship with you.

When we hold or use your personal information as a data controller (see below for a description of what this is) we will provide you with a privacy notice which sets out in detail what information we hold about you (such as your contact details, address, etc.), how your personal information may be used and the reasons for these uses, together with details of your rights.

Where we collect personal information from you directly, we will provide this privacy notice at the time we collect the personal information from you.  Where we receive your personal information indirectly, we will provide this privacy notice when we first contact you, first pass the data to someone else or within a month, whichever is earlier.

We will only provide this privacy notice to you once, generally at the start of our relationship with you.  However, if the applicable privacy notice is updated substantially, then we may provide you with details of the updated version.  You are encouraged to check back regularly for updates.

Copies of our current privacy notices can be found below:

• Member privacy notice
• Volunteer privacy notice
• Children’s privacy notice
• General privacy notice
• CCTV privacy notice
• Performance and talent pathways privacy notice

Please note that it is possible for you to be covered by more than one privacy notice, for example, you may be a member who comes onto our premises and is recorded on CCTV.  In this example, both our member privacy notice and our CCTV privacy notice would apply to you.

The difference between data controllers/processors

A data controller is a person who controls how personal information is processed and used.  A data processor is a person who processes and uses personal information in accordance with the instructions of a third party, i.e. the data controller.

This distinction is important.  You have certain rights in relation to your personal information, for example, the right to be provided with the personal information held about you and details of its use and the right to have certain of your personal information either erased or anonymised, commonly referred to as the right to be forgotten (see below to see what rights you have).  These rights can generally only be exercised against a data controller of your information.

In most cases, we will be a data controller of your personal information.  In any case, where we are not a data controller this means that you cannot exercise these rights against us directly (i.e. where we only act as a data processor), but you can do so against the data controller (i.e. the person who controls how we process the personal information).  In these cases, we will endeavour to inform you who is the data controller of your personal information so that you can direct any such requests to them.

Also, it is only a data controller that will provide you with a privacy notice about your personal information, so when we process your personal information as a data controller we will provide you with a privacy notice.  Where we process your personal information as a data processor for a third party, that third party should provide you with a privacy notice which will set out details regarding the processing of your personal information, which should also include the processing to be carried out by us on their behalf.

How do we use your personal information?

We will use your personal information as described in the privacy notice provided to you, but, for example, we may use your personal information to administer any account(s) you have with us or to send you information we think you might find useful, provided you have indicated that you are happy to be contacted for these purposes.  To see how we use your personal information, please see our current privacy notices, which can be accessed below:

• Member privacy notice
• Volunteer privacy notice
• Children’s privacy notice
• General privacy notice
• CCTV privacy notice
• Performance and talent pathways privacy notice

Who do we share your personal information with?

Details of how we disclose your personal information are set out in the relevant privacy notice provided to you, but generally, it is where we need to do so in order to run our organisation (e.g. where other people process information for us). In such circumstances, we will put in place arrangements to protect your personal information.  Outside of that, we do not disclose your personal information unless we are required to do so by law.

If we transfer personal information about you outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will let you know and ensure that all reasonable security measures are taken and that any third-party processors will be required to process the information in accordance with information protection laws and we will notify you in your privacy notice if we are the data controller.

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.

How long do we hold on to your personal information?

Further details of how long we hold onto your personal information are set out in the relevant privacy notice provided to you, but we will only hold your information for as long as is necessary or where you ask us to delete records we may delete it earlier.

The duration for which we retain your personal information will differ depending on the type of information and the reason why it was collected. However, in some cases personal information may be retained on a long-term basis: for example, personal information that we need to retain for legal purposes will normally be retained for at least six years in accordance with usual commercial practice and regulatory requirements.

What are your rights?

Full details of your rights set out in the relevant privacy notice provided to you, but you are entitled by law to ask for a copy of your personal information at any time. You are also entitled to ask us to correct, delete or update your personal information, to send your personal information to you or another organisation and to object to automated decision-making. Where you have given us your consent to use your personal information in a particular manner, you also have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

To exercise any of your rights, or if you have any questions relating to your rights, please contact us by using the details set out in the “Contact” section below. You can also unsubscribe from any direct marketing by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the marketing messages we send to you.

You should note that some of your rights may not apply as they have specific requirements and exemptions which apply to them and they may not also apply to personal information recorded and stored by us.  However, your right to withdraw consent or object to processing for direct marketing are absolute rights.

If you are unhappy with the way we are using your personal information you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office or your local data protection regulator. More information about your legal rights can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/.  However, we are here to help and would encourage you to contact us to resolve your complaint first.

Linking with third-party sites

Our Site may, from time to time, contain links to and from the websites of our commercial partners, other regional bodies, advertisers and clubs.  If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and they will be a data controller of your personal information. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies and you should check these policies before you submit any personal information to these websites.

In addition, if you linked to this Site from a third-party site, we cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of the owners or operators of that third-party site and recommend that you check the policy of that third-party site and contact its owner or operator if you have any concerns or questions.

Security

We employ a variety of technical and organisational measures to keep your personal information safe and to prevent unauthorised access to, or use, or disclosure of it. Unfortunately, no information transmission over the Internet is guaranteed 100% secure nor is any storage of information always 100% secure, but we do take all appropriate steps to protect the security of your personal information.  We take information and system security very seriously indeed and we are certified as compliant with the Cyber Essentials Scheme.

Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our websites. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. This policy is subject to change at any time, and any changes will be reflected here.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. They are widely used to improve website functionality, enhance the user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Types of cookies we use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

We do not need to ask permission to use necessary cookies.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Analytics cookie data is anonymised.

Marketing Cookies

We use marketing cookies to track your browsing activity and show relevant advertising based on your interests. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks.

Managing cookies

You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, but your ability to use some features or areas of our website may be limited. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block third-party cookies.
• Delete cookies after you close the browser.
• Clear cookies stored on your device.

Third-Party cookies

Our website uses third-party services that may set cookies on your device.

We do not control these third-party cookies, and their respective privacy policies govern their use. We encourage you to check these third-party websites for more information on their cookie practices.

Your consent

By using our website, you agree that we can place the necessary and other types of cookies on your device, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings.

Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Detailed cookie information

The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why.

Log files

In common with most websites, our Site logs various information about visitors, including internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP) information, referring/exit pages and date/time stamp.

We may use this information to analyse trends, administer the Site, track your movement around the Site and gather broad demographic information.

Changes to this policy

Any changes we may make to this Policy in the future will be posted on our Site and, where appropriate, may be notified to you by e-mail. When we change this Policy in a material way, we will update the version date at the bottom of this page. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to this Policy and should you object to any alteration, please contact us as set out in the “Contact” section below.

Contact

If you have any questions or complaints about this Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy or about the way we use cookies or in connection with the information we hold about you, please email [email protected] or write to us at British Rowing, 6 Lower Mall, London W6 9DJ.

Whilst this privacy policy sets out a general summary of your legal rights in respect of personal information, this is a very complex area of law. More information about your legal rights can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/.

Version Date: 21 November 2024

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