Privacy Policy Last updated: 26.02.2026
Welcome to Ye Pirates Club. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Ye Pirates Club, Harbour House, The Square, Porthcawl, Bridgend, CF36 3BW
Email: scrivener@yepiratesclub.co.uk
We are a members’ club based in Porthcawl, established in 1928.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data when you contact us
- Contact Information (such as name and email address)
- Message Content you send through contact forms or emails
We do not collect comments on the site (comments are disabled) or other user-generated content.
3. How and Why We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data only for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries
- To provide information about the Club and membership
- To comply with legal obligations
Our lawful basis for processing personal information is either:
- Consent when you choose to send us information
- Legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and managing our website communications
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for analytics or marketing without your consent. If cookies are used, they are only for:
- Improving your browsing experience
- Remembering preferences where applicable
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Sharing Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share personal information with:
- Service providers who support the website on our behalf
- Legal authorities if required by law
We ensure any third party processing your personal data does so securely and only for the agreed purpose.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. After this, the data will be securely deleted.
7. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at scrivener@yepiratesclub.co.uk
9. Complaints
If you believe we are improperly handling your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): Information Commissioner’s Office Website: ico.org.uk
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent changes.