Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Submariners Association collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our websites and services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact details such as your name, address, phone number, and email address

• Membership information provided during application or renewal

• Payment and donation information (processed securely through third-party providers)

• Technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and cookies when you visit our websites

We use your information to:

• Process membership applications, renewals, and donations

• Provide you with information about the Submariners Association and its activities

• Administer our websites and improve user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors or IT support) who assist us in operating the websites and providing services.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Your personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Our websites use cookies to improve functionality and enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use our websites. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the websites may not function properly.

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer needed

• Object to or restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check this page periodically to stay informed.

8. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:

Submariners Association
Email: secretary@submarinersassociation.com
Postal Address: [Insert Postal Address]