Data Protection Notice

Data Protection Notice

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

1. WHO WE ARE

Terenure Sports Club (“TSC”, “the Club”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Club acts as the Data Controller.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data relating to our members, prospective members, website users and individuals who interact with the Club.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Membership and registration data

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Date of birth

  • Gender

  • Occupation (where supplied)

  • Membership category and payment records

When you interact with us

  • Information provided in correspondence or enquiries

  • Participation in surveys or club feedback (optional)

  • Records of attendance at club events or activities where relevant to membership administration

Website and digital services

Our website and systems may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Usage statistics and traffic patterns

  • Cookies (see section 7)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We process personal data for the following purposes:

To administer membership

  • Processing applications and renewals

  • Maintaining accurate membership records
    Lawful basis: Contract / Legitimate Interests

To communicate with members

  • Club updates, notices, schedules, facility information
    Lawful basis: Legitimate Interests

To manage Club operations and governance

  • Committees, voting records, incident management and compliance
    Lawful basis: Legitimate Interests / Legal Obligation

To process payments

  • Membership fees, booking fees, event fees
    Lawful basis: Contract / Legal Obligation

Marketing and event notifications

  • Upcoming events, offers or club activitie
    Lawful basis: Consent (for new members)
    Members may opt out at any time.

4. DATA VISIBILITY WITHIN THE CLUB

In line with Club rules and constitution:

  • Names of new membership applicants may be displayed on the Club noticeboard for a limited period

  • A register of members may be available within Club premises

5. DATA SHARING

We may share personal data only where necessary:

  • With service providers who support Club administration (e.g., membership platforms, payment processors)

  • Where legally required (e.g., regulatory or safeguarding obligations)

  • In the event of a Club restructuring or asset transfer

We do not sell personal data to third parties.6. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, loss or disclosure.

Personal data is stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). We will not transfer data outside the EEA without appropriate safeguards.

7. COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Recognise returning users

  • Improve browsing experience

  • Analyse site usage patterns

Users may refuse cookies through their browser settings.

For more information visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • For the duration of your membership

  • For legal, financial or audit requirements

  • For dispute or safeguarding considerations where applicable

When no longer required, data is securely deleted.

9. YOUR RIGHTS

Under Data Protection Law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure in certain circumstances

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent (where consent is the lawful basis)

  • Data portability (where applicable)

Requests can be made by contacting: terenuresportsclub@gmail.com

10. DATA PROTECTION INCIDENTS

If a data breach occurs that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify you and the Data Protection

Commission in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on our website and communicated where appropriate.

12. CONTACT

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: Email: terenuresportsclub@gmail.com

Committee Responsibility: Data Protection Lead/ Terenure Executive Committee