Privacy & Cookies Policy

Tamworth Archers’ Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last updated: 28 April 2026

Tamworth Archers (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our website
https://www.tamwortharchers.co.uk.
This policy combines our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy in one document.

1. Who We Are

Organisation name: Tamworth Archers
Type: UK archery club (not-for-profit)
Website: https://www.tamwortharchers.co.uk

Contact details:
tamwortharchers@gmail.com
Shuttington & Alvecote Parish Hall
Main Road, Shuttington,
Tamworth B79 0DP

We are the data controller for the personal information collected through this website.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Messages sent via contact or enquiry forms
  • Membership or beginner course enquiries (where applicable)

b) Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data does not usually identify you personally on its own.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Responding to enquiries and messages
  • Managing club communications
  • Providing information about club activities, events, or courses
  • Maintaining website security and performance
  • Meeting legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell your data or use it for commercial marketing.

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases include:

  • Consent – where you submit a form or accept optional cookies
  • Legitimate interests – to run and maintain the club and website
  • Legal obligation – where required by law or governing bodies

5. Children’s Data

We understand that archery clubs often involve junior members.

This website is not intended for children to submit personal data without the involvement of a parent or guardian.

Any junior membership or participation will be handled through appropriate consent procedures outside the public website.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Data is stored securely and access is limited to authorised club officials
  • We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards
  • Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for its purpose

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

  • Website hosting or IT providers (where necessary)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.

8. Cookies

This website only uses strictly necessary cookies that are essential for
the website to function properly.

We do not use:

  • Analytics cookies
  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Tracking or profiling cookies
  • Because only essential cookies are used, a cookie consent banner is not required.

If our use of cookies changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.

What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off.

b) Analytics Cookies (if enabled)
These help us understand how visitors use the website (e.g. pages visited, time spent). These cookies do not identify you personally.

Examples may include:

  • Anonymous visitor counts
  • Page performance tracking

9. Managing Cookies

When you first visit the site, you may see a cookie notice allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also control cookies via your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Be alerted when cookies are set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website:
https://www.ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g. archery organisations or venues).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date shown at the top.