Privacy

GDPR & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025

At West Cork Volleyball Club, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting the personal data of our members, visitors, and users in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, as well as Ireland’s Data Protection Acts.

Who We Are

West Cork Volleyball Club is a community sports organisation based in Dunmanway, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Our website and blog are used to share club news, events, registration information, and resources for our members and the public.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Names and contact details (e.g. phone numbers, email addresses)
Age and date of birth (for player categorisation)
Emergency contact and health info (for club registration forms)
Payment details (via our secure third-party payment processor)
Media content (photos or videos from matches/events)

Why We Collect This Data

We collect data in order to:

Manage club registrations and team participation
Communicate with members and parents
Organise training sessions, events, and competitions
Fulfil insurance and competition requirements with Volleyball Ireland
Promote the club and community through media (with consent)

How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data:

Limited access to personal data by authorised personnel only
Data stored securely and not kept longer than necessary
Use of secure platforms (e.g., JustGo, banking apps) for payments and registration

Sharing Your Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:

You have given explicit consent
It is necessary to comply with legal obligations or safeguarding policies
It is required by governing bodies (e.g., Volleyball Ireland) for insurance or competition purposes

Photography & Media

Images or videos may be taken during training, matches, or events. These may be used on our website, social media, or printed materials only with prior consent from participants or guardians (for under 18s). You can withdraw consent at any time.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct any inaccuracies
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

westcorkvolleyball@gmail.com
089 427 7833