Last Updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
At UK Freediving Council (“we”, “us” or “our”) we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy & Data Protection Policy explains how we collect, store, use and protect your personal data when you visit and interact with the www.ukfreedivingcouncil.org website (“Website”). This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data We Collect
We will only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include:
Your name
Your email address
Any additional information you choose to share with us through our survey forms or contact forms
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it in a survey response.
Cookies and Usage Information
Our Website may use basic technical cookies strictly necessary for the site to function. We do not use cookies to collect personal information unless you choose to provide it. No tracking cookies or third-party behavioural advertising cookies are used.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data you provide to:
Respond to your enquiries or survey submissions
Send you information you have requested (e.g. newsletters only if you opt-in)
Improve the Website and our services
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Your data will only be processed where we have a lawful basis to do so (for example, your consent for marketing emails, or our legitimate interests in administering the Website).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent: Where you have provided your explicit consent (e.g. subscribing to newsletters).
Legitimate interests: For managing and improving the Website or responding to your enquiries.
Legal obligation: Where required to comply with UK data protection laws.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not share your personal data with external organisations for marketing purposes.
We may only share your information if:
We are required to do so by law (e.g., in response to a court order)
To comply with a legal obligation
To protect the rights, property, or safety of the UK Freediving Council, our users, or others
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Storage and Retention
Your personal data is stored securely on systems with appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.
We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to comply with applicable laws. If you ask us to delete your data, we will do so unless retention is required by law or for legitimate organisational purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
Right of access: to obtain a copy of your personal data
Right of rectification: to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure: to request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing: in certain circumstances
Right to object: to certain processing activities
Right to withdraw consent: at any time for processing based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the details below.
If you believe we have processed your data unlawfully, you also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or unauthorised disclosure.
However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You acknowledge and accept that data you submit to the Website is done at your own risk.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
UK Freediving Council
Email: [insert your official email address]