Paarl Hockey Club (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors and members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (https://paarlhockeyclub.co.za) or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you register as a member, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.
Payment Information: If you make payments for membership or events, we may collect billing details and payment information. However, we do not store payment details, as transactions are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website to improve user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance website functionality and analyze site traffic. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
2. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information to:
Process membership applications and renewals.
Communicate with you about club events, news, and promotions.
Improve our website and services based on user behavior.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and club policies.
3. How We Share Your Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting with website hosting, payment processing, or email communications.
Legal and Safety Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our club and its members.
4. Data Security We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices You have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.
Opt-out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
Delete your personal data where legally applicable.
6. Compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) We comply with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), ensuring that your personal information is collected, processed, stored, and shared responsibly and lawfully. By providing your personal information to us, you consent to its processing in accordance with this policy and POPIA. We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, and we will take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure.
7. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information.
8. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Paarl Hockey Club
Email: admin@paarlhockeyclub.co.za
Website: https://paarlhockeyclub.co.za