Effective Date: [22.05.25]
Last Updated: [22.05.25]
1. Introduction
Welcome to R.E.C. (ACADEMY) LTD. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit our website [www.rudyardequestrian.co.uk] (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Data: Your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details.
Account Data: If you register with us, we may collect username, password, and other registration details.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
Technical Data: Device information, operating system, and browser type.
Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications and your interaction with them.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Provide and maintain our Site.
Respond to enquiries or customer service requests.
Improve the functionality and performance of our Site.
Send you marketing and promotional materials (with your consent).
Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: Where you have given us clear permission.
Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you.
Legal Obligation: We need to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests: For purposes which are in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
Service providers and partners who assist in running the Site.
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
Third parties in the event of a business sale or merger.
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze Site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
For more information, please read our [Cookie Policy].
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
9. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the following rights:
Right to access your data
Right to rectify inaccurate data
Right to erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
10. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
R.E.C. (ACADEMY) LTD
Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8PF, England, United Kingdom