Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Rugby Club Directory ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://therugbyclubdirectory.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register a rugby club on our directory
• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and contact details
• Email address
• Phone number
• Club information (name, address, website, description)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain our rugby club directory
• Process club registrations and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you updates about the directory (with your consent)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Directory: Club information you submit for listing will be publicly displayed on our directory
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on it

To exercise these rights, please contact us at andrew@therugbyclubdirectory.co.uk

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: andrew@therugbyclubdirectory.co.uk
• Website: https://therugbyclubdirectory.co.uk