ABWC Personal Data Policy

 Ashford Birdwatchers Club Personal Data Policy. (ABWC)

 

This privacy policy explains how and why we use your personal data, to ensure you stay informed and can feel confident about giving us your information.

ABWC is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and we abide by all relevant UK and European Data Protection Legislation.

 ABWC will not share any personal data with any third party unless  we have a legal obligation to do this. 

Personal data held.

ABWC collects membership details, such as member name, postal address, e-mail address and phone number.

 

How Personal Data is used.

Personal data we hold on members is primarily used for sending out events programmes and reminders about indoor and outdoor meetings. It will not be shared with any third party without express permission from members unless compelled to do so by a court with appropriate authority.

 

Data storage.

Personal data will be stored  securely on password protected computers.

Paper forms are held in a locked container.

Access to Personal Data.

Access to personal data will only be accessible to officers of ABWC. Members may request in writing all personal data held on them and the Membership secretary will take steps to ensure that the request is from a valid member or will only provide information to the member’s postal address, if known.

Changes to Personal Data.

If at any time, a member  wants to update or amend their personal data or preferences, they   must request changes in writing with proof of identity.

Deletion  of Personal Data.

All personal details will be deleted when members  resign or die, once this information has been received by ABWC.

If you have any questions with regard to this privacy policy or how we use your personal data, please don’t hesitate to contact ABWC. Contact details may be found on our website

www.ashfordbirdwatchersclub.blogspot.com.

If you are under 18, you will have to advise your parent or guardian before submitting any data