1. Introduction
Welcome to the MX-5 Owners Club (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, membership number.
- Financial Information: Payment details for membership fees or event registrations.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other information collected via cookies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Membership Management: Processing applications, renewals, and maintaining membership records.
- Communication: Sending newsletters, event information, and updates relevant to your membership.
- Transaction Processing: Handling payments for memberships, events, and merchandise.
- Website Improvement: Analysing usage to enhance user experience.
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling obligations under applicable laws and regulations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you as a member.
- Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific purposes.
- Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests in maintaining and promoting the Club, provided your rights do not override these interests.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. You can set your browser to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function as a result.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite these measures, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation or to you.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
MX-5 Owners Club Membership Administration 27 West Way Dalgety Bay KY11 9AE
We will respond to your request within 20 working days.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Email: office @ mx5oc.co.uk Phone:01984 656 229
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Trademark Notice
The MX-5 Owners Club name and logo are trademarks of the MX-5 Owners Club. They may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not provided by the MX-5 Owners Club, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits the MX-5 Owners Club.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or related to this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in England.
