FOREST OF DEAN DRIVING TRIALS GROUP PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Statement: 


The GPDR (General Data Protection Regulations) is the biggest change to data privacy laws in the last 20 years and comes into effect on 25th May 2018. The new regulation is focussed on you the individual and how your data is used and processed. As an existing member it is important that we let you know of the rights you have under the new regulations and these are described below. We are updating all our data collection touch points so you will have a clear understanding of what information is needed and why, when sharing this with us. 


 

How we collect Data:

  • As an FODDTG member we collect personal data about you in connection with our activities as a driving club in the following ways:
    From your application for membership of FODDTG
     From your interactions with us whether by phone, in person, in writing or through our website and emails.
  • Via entries made for our carriage driving events.
  • When you apply for assessment prior to competing for the first time.

“Personal Data” in this instance refers to name, address, telephone number and email address.

How we use your personal data:

  • To create your membership of the FODDTG

  • To communicate with you and provide information about the activities of the club.

  • To administer entry lists, running orders and event results.


    How the Law Protects You: 


    Data protection law says that we are allowed to use personal information only if we have a proper reason to do so. 


    The law says we must have one of the following reasons: 


  • To fulfil a contract with you (membership)

  • When you consent to it.


    Sharing your Personal Information: 

    We may share your personal information with: 


  • British Carriagedriving for affiliation purposes
 


    We will only do this to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Support the provisions of service


    We will never share you personal information with any other third party. 


    Retaining your Personal Information: 

    We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes described above.