Effective Date: 17 August 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines how the coaches at Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club collect, use, and protect your personal data in the course of providing tennis coaching services.

1. How We Collect Your Information

We primarily collect your personal information directly from you when you book a lesson by phone, email, or text. In some cases, a friend or family member may provide your details when purchasing a coaching gift voucher on your behalf.

2. Types of Data We Collect

The personal information we typically collect includes:

  • Contact Information: Landline number, mobile number, and email address.
  • Date of Birth: For junior players, we collect date of birth information to ensure appropriate age-grouping.
  • Health Information: Any medical or health details you voluntarily provide, such as information about asthma, allergies, epilepsy, or other conditions. This information is collected to ensure your safety during coaching sessions, as our coaches are trained in first aid.
  • Address Details: If necessary, we can access your full address via the Club’s membership database, which is managed by the membership secretary and governed by the Club’s own privacy policy in compliance with GDPR.
3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Communication: To arrange coaching lessons, communicate important updates, and issue reminders for unpaid fees.
  • Safety: To respond appropriately in case of a medical emergency during a coaching session.
4. Use of Third-Party Services

To efficiently reach our members, we utilize the following third-party services:

  • Mailchimp: A bulk email service used to inform you about tennis camps and club activities. [Mailchimp Privacy Policy]
  • Voodoo: A bulk text messaging service used for similar purposes. [Voodoo Privacy Policy]

Both services are GDPR compliant and have their own strict privacy policies.

5. Sharing Your Information

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not share, sell, or transfer your personal data to third parties. However, with your consent, we may provide your mobile number or email address to another club member solely for the purpose of arranging a tennis match.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as you are a member of the Club or participating in our coaching programs. As self-employed professionals, coaches are legally required to keep bookkeeping records for six years. These records include your full name, the fees you paid, and your method of payment. All other contact information will be deleted three months after you are no longer a member of the Club or enrolled in a coaching program.

7. Your Rights and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Graham Broadley
Head Coach, Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club
Phone: 07948 726309
Email: coachgraham@zoho.com