Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

Bruff RFC ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://bruffrfc.ie/.

Who We Are

We are Bruff Rugby Football Club, based in Bruff, County Limerick, Ireland. Our website provides information about the club, membership, fixtures, events, and news.

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at:

Bruff RFC
Email: secretary@bruffrfc.com

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address (if provided through forms like membership, contact, or event registrations).
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing actions collected via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website.

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
  • Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates.
  • Manage club membership applications and event registrations.
  • Improve website functionality and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., for newsletters, event registrations).
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., membership management).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website and services).
  • Legal obligations (e.g., for accounting and regulatory purposes).

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist with website hosting, maintenance, and email communications.
  • Governing bodies such as the IRFU, where necessary for membership or competition purposes.
  • Authorities, if legally required.

All third parties are required to respect your data and only use it for specified purposes.

How We Protect Your Data

We have appropriate security measures in place to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed unlawfully. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal requirements.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Request erasure of your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to processing of your data.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise your rights, contact us at secretary@bruffrfc.com.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review it regularly.