PRIVACY POLICY

DroneSportUK ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletters, become a member, or engage in other services we provide. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data in various ways, including when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, register for membership, or participate in our events. The types of personal data we may collect include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number.
Account Information: Username, password, membership details.
Event Participation Information: Details related to any events you register for, such as race participation.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details and billing information (when applicable).
Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Marketing Preferences: Your preferences regarding receiving marketing communications from us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: To process your membership, event registrations, and to send you event-related updates.
To Communicate with You: To send you newsletters, marketing materials, and information about upcoming events, unless you opt out.
To Improve Our Website and Services: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns, and improve user experience.
For Administrative Purposes: To manage your account, process payments, and address any issues or inquiries you may have.
For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with the following parties:

Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to ensure your personal data is secure. We use physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data. These measures include encryption, secure payment processing, and access controls. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Restriction of Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@dronesportuk.com.

6. Consent and Opt-Out

When you sign up for our newsletter or any marketing communications, we will ask for your explicit consent to receive communications from us. You can opt-out at any time by:Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send you.Contacting us directly at [insert contact email] to request that we stop sending you marketing emails.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the UK, please note that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the UK, which may have different data protection laws than those in your country. By providing your personal data to us, you consent to the transfer of your data to the UK.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we will notify you by email or via a prominent notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

DroneSportUKEmail: events@dronesportuk.com