Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [26/5/23]

This Privacy Policy explains how the Burgess Hill Sports Council (BHSC) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. Protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information is important to us. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect When you visit our website, we may collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. We may also collect non-personal information, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing patterns.

2. Use of Information We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and personalize our services to meet your needs.

• Communicate with you about sports events, activities, news, and updates related to the Burgess Hill Sports Council.

• Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or requests for information.

• Facilitate community engagement, collaboration, and participation in sports activities.

• Improve our website and enhance user experience.

• Analyze and monitor website usage and trends.

• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

1. Information Sharing We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.

• Service providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions and process data on our behalf. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your information as necessary to provide services to the Burgess Hill Sports Council.

• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.

• Protection of rights: We may disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.

1. Data Security We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

2. Third-Party Websites Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any personal information.

3. Children's Privacy Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such information from our records.

4. Changes to the Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

5. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at [bhsportcouncil@gmail.com].

By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.