Important
Privacy Policy
Retford Snooker Ltd
Who we are
Retford Snooker Ltd operates this website.
Our website address is:
https://www.retfordsnooker.com
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
If you contact us through forms on this site, we collect the information you submit in order to respond to your enquiry. This data is not used for marketing unless explicitly stated and agreed.
Cookies
Details of cookies used on this site are explained fully in our Cookie Policy below.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example videos, images, articles).
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users that register on our website (if any), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
You have the right to request:
- Access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure of your personal data
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details provided on this website.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Cookie Policy
Retford Snooker Ltd
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember preferences, and improve user experience.
Cookies used on this site
Comment cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
Login cookies
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, several cookies are set to save your login information and screen display choices:
- Login cookies last for two days
- Screen options cookies last for one year
- If you select “Remember Me”, your login persists for two weeks
Logging out removes login cookies.
Publishing cookies
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Third-party cookies
Embedded content from third-party websites may set additional cookies over which we have no control. These are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.
Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Terms & Conditions
Retford Snooker Ltd
Introduction
These terms and conditions govern your use of this website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these terms.
If you do not agree, you must not use this website.
About us
This website is operated by Retford Snooker Ltd, a UK-based company.
Use of the website
You agree to use this website lawfully and not to:
- Breach any applicable laws or regulations
- Upload or transmit harmful or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website
- Misuse or disrupt the website or its services
Content
All content on this website is provided for general information purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to keep information up to date and accurate, we make no warranties of any kind regarding completeness or accuracy.
We reserve the right to modify or remove content at any time without notice.
Comments and user-generated content
By submitting content to this website, you grant Retford Snooker Ltd a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to display and use that content.
We reserve the right to remove any content that is inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of these terms.
Intellectual property
All intellectual property rights in the website and its content are owned by or licensed to Retford Snooker Ltd unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written permission.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Retford Snooker Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.
Links to other websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of those websites.
Governing law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms and conditions at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
GDPR Compliance Statement
Retford Snooker Ltd
Retford Snooker Ltd complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we collect, use, and store it.
For the purposes of data protection law, Retford Snooker Ltd is the Data Controller.
Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data only where a lawful basis applies. Depending on the context, this includes:
- Consent
Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (for example, optional cookies or marketing communications). - Contract
Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (for example, user accounts, bookings, or membership services). - Legal obligation
Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation (for example, financial records or regulatory requirements). - Legitimate interests
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms (for example, website security, spam prevention, fraud prevention, and service improvement).
Data Minimisation and Purpose Limitation
We only collect personal data that is adequate, relevant, and necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. We do not use personal data for purposes incompatible with those originally stated unless required by law or with your consent.
Your GDPR Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure – request deletion of your personal data (the “right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing – request that processing be limited
- Right to data portability – request your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent
These rights are subject to certain legal limitations.
Requests can be made by contacting us via the details provided on this website. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include:
- Secure hosting environments
- Access controls for administrative systems
- Regular software updates
- Use of encryption where appropriate
Despite these measures, no online system can be completely secure.
Data Breaches
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and affected individuals where required by law.
Data Transfers Outside the UK
We do not intentionally transfer personal data outside the UK. Where third-party services are used that may process data outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
Complaints
If you are concerned about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.
Updates to this Policy
We may update our privacy and GDPR information from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be published on this website.