PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

We may collect the following information when you use our website or online services:

• Information you submit through online forms (e.g., membership, events, enquiries)
• Contact details you provide when communicating with us
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers and cookie data
• Usage information about how you navigate and interact with our website
• Information submitted when booking courses, events or training through linked systems (e.g., JustGo)

We only collect information that is necessary for us to provide services, respond to enquiries, or improve our website.

We use website collected information to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide requested services
• Administer membership, events, qualifications and online bookings
• Support safeguarding and safety processes
• Improve our website, digital services and user experience
• Monitor website performance and security

For full details of how we use personal information across all Paddle NI activities, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Certain parts of our website use “cookies” to help it function properly, improve your experience, and understand how visitors use the site. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies may store information such as pages you visit, your browser type, and your device settings. They do not give us access to any information stored on your device, and we cannot read cookies created by other websites.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable website functionality
• Help you navigate between pages
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Deliver content relevant to your interests
• Support embedded content such as videos or maps

Some cookies are essential for the website to work. Others are optional and used only with your consent.

Third‑party cookies

Some pages include content from third‑party providers (e.g., YouTube, Google Analytics, social media). These providers may set their own cookies, which we do not control.

Managing cookies

You can refuse or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

Website logs

Like most websites, we automatically collect technical information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Internet service provider
• Referring and exit pages
• Date and time of visits

This information helps us analyse trends, administer the website, and improve user experience. It does not identify you directly.

We may share information collected through the website with:

• Paddle UK and other National Associations (where relevant to membership or events)
• IT and website service providers who support our digital systems
• Statutory agencies where required by law or safeguarding obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

For full details of how and why we share personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent (where consent is the lawful basis)
• Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

More information about your rights is available in our Privacy Policy.

Our website may contain links to third party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices.

If you have any questions about how we use your personal information, please contact:

Data Protection Officer, Paddle Northern Ireland 

Email: rodgerhamilton@paddleni.org.uk Address: Paddle NI, c/o Belfast Boat Club, 12 Lockview Road, Belfast, BT9 5FJ