Introduction

ProgressiveRugby ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website https://www.progressiverugby.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the processing of your personal data as described herein.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

• Contract Performance
• Legitimate Interest
• Consent (can be withdrawn anytime)
• Legal Compliance

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

• Provide and maintain our services and website functionality
• Manage your account and authentication
• Communicate with you about our services and updates
• Improve our website and services based on usage analytics
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

5. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy regulations under UK GDPR, standard contractual clauses, or other approved transfer mechanisms recognized by the UK authorities.

6. YOUR GDPR RIGHTS

• Right of Access
• Right to Rectification
• Right to Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Data Portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at progressiverugby@outlook.com. We will respond within one month (extendable by two months for complex requests) and may require identity verification.

7. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and for marketing purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

• Essential: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics: Help us understand website usage (requires consent)
• Marketing: Used for targeted advertising (requires consent)

8. CONTACT & COMPLAINTS

For any questions or to exercise your data protection rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: progressiverugby@outlook.com

Website Contact: https://www.progressiverugby.com/contact

Supervisory Authority: You may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.

9. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.