Privacy Policy

Wiltshire Fishery Association Effective Date: 15th December 2025.

  1. Introduction

Wiltshire Fishery Association (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://wiltshirefisheryassociation.co.uk.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

  1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

Wiltshire Fishery Association Address: [Insert Registered Address] Email: [Insert Contact Email] Telephone: [Insert Contact Number]

  1. Information We Collect

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

  • Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, postal address.
  • Membership Details: application forms, payment records, and correspondence.
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies.
  • Communications: messages sent via our contact forms or email.

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To manage membership applications and renewals.
  • To communicate with you regarding association news, events, and updates.
  • To respond to enquiries submitted via our website.
  • To maintain and improve our website functionality.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
  • Contract: when processing is necessary for membership or services you request.
  • Legal Obligation: to comply with UK laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: to operate and promote the association effectively.
  1. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting, payment processors).
  • Regulatory authorities if required by law.

All third parties are required to respect your data and comply with GDPR.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Membership records: retained for the duration of membership plus 6 years.
  • Website enquiries: retained for up to 2 years.
  • Legal records: retained as required by law.
  1. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: limit how we process your data.
  • Data Portability: request transfer of your data to another organisation.
  • Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Association Email Address].

  1. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  1. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  1. International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK. If required, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Wiltshire Fishery Association Email: [Insert Contact Email] Address: [Insert Postal Address]

  1. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.