Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy is issued by Messingham Sands Fishery in relation to the MAP Embed Bomb & Feeder Cup website. The purpose of this policy is to explain how we collect, control, process, handle and protect your personal information when you use this website or purchase competition tickets.

If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, you should cease using this website and refrain from submitting personal data to us.

2. Definitions

In this policy:

“We”, “our”, or “us” refers to Messingham Sands Fishery and the organisers of the MAP Embed Bomb & Feeder Cup.

“You” or “the user” refers to any individual accessing this website or purchasing tickets.

“UK GDPR” refers to the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

“ICO” refers to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

3. Our GDPR Principles

We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with UK GDPR principles, including:

• Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
• Purpose limitation
• Data minimisation
• Accuracy
• Storage limitation
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Accountability

4. Personal Data We Collect

When you purchase a ticket or contact us, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Billing details
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Payment confirmation details
• Account login details (if you create an account)

We collect only the information necessary to administer competition entries, process payments and communicate with competitors.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process ticket purchases
• Issue email confirmations and PDF tickets
• Contact you regarding qualifiers, event updates or cancellations
• Respond to enquiries, complaints or refund requests (where applicable)
• Comply with legal and accounting obligations
• Prevent fraudulent transactions

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

6. Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely via PayPal, including Visa and Mastercard transactions.

Messingham Sands Fishery does not store or have access to your full card details. Payment information is processed and stored securely within PayPal’s systems in accordance with their privacy and security policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.

Competition entry and transaction records may be retained for up to 2 years for accounting, tax and administrative purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Who Has Access to Your Information

Access to personal data is limited to authorised organisers and administrative personnel responsible for managing ticket sales and competition administration.

We ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your data.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is used
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data (where legally permitted)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Not be subject to automated decision-making or profiling

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at payments@feedercup.messinghamsands.co.uk.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Our systems and processes are designed to comply with UK GDPR requirements.

11. Email Communications

We may contact you by email regarding your ticket purchase, competition entry or important event updates.

We do not send unsolicited marketing emails. If marketing communications are introduced in the future, they will only be sent where lawful consent has been obtained, and you will be able to unsubscribe at any time.

12. Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

payments@feedercup.messinghamsands.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).