Website Privacy and Use Policy

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act (DPA), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at mibcbowls@gmail.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Your name and contact details (such as email address) when you fill out a form or contact us

  • Data on how you use the site (e.g., via cookies and analytics tools)

  • Information you provide when opting in to receive email communications

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide requested services

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Send marketing communications (only where you’ve given explicit consent)

4. Email Marketing and Communications

If you choose to opt in, we may send you emails containing news, updates, or event invitations.

We use Mailchimp as our email marketing platform. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. You can read their privacy policy here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on your consent to send you marketing communications. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Other data (like cookies or analytics) may be processed based on our legitimate interests to improve our website or services, or to comply with legal obligations.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. You can accept or deny cookies through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

Cookies help us:

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Improve functionality and performance

  • Track user preferences (where applicable)

You can manage cookies in your browser settings or by using the cookie control banner on our site.

7. Website Analytics

We may use tracking software to monitor website usage. This may involve cookies stored on your device. The data collected is anonymous and used only to understand and improve how our website is used.

8. Downloads

Any downloadable content is provided at your own risk. We take precautions to ensure safety, but we recommend using antivirus software before downloading files.

9. Contact & Communication

When you contact us via the website, you do so at your own discretion. Any information you provide is stored securely and only used for the purpose of your enquiry or as permitted by this policy.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Users click on external links at their own risk.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been misused

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [your contact email].

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with a revised “last updated” date.

Last updated: 30/05/2025

Contact email: mibcbowls@gmail.com