East Dorset Dockers RFC (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us via our website www.eddrfc.com.

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Contact details (name, email address) when you contact us.

• We may collect basic website usage information, such as page visits, to help improve the site experience.

• Cookies and tracking information (see section 6).

 

2. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you.

• Manage membership, coaching, fixtures, and club activities.

• Send occasional updates, news, or event information relevant to the club.

• Improve the website and monitor its performance.

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

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We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent.

• To fulfil a contractual obligation (e.g., membership or event registration).

• To meet legal obligations or protect legitimate interests (e.g., safeguarding children or maintaining the club).

 

4. Sharing Your Information

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We will never sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Coaches, team managers, and club officials for club-related activities.

• Service providers helping us run the website or manage communications.

• Legal authorities if required by law.

 

5. Data Retention

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We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including any legal or reporting requirements.

 

6. Cookies

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Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather website usage statistics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some functionality may be limited.

 

7. Your Rights

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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Object to processing or request restriction.

• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).

To exercise your rights, please contact: sponsoreddrfc@gmail.com

 

8. Security

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We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

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Last Updated: 29.09.2025