Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28th April 2026
Website: welshboxing.org
Organisation: Welsh Boxing

1. Who We Are

Welsh Boxing is the national governing body for amateur boxing in Wales. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

For the purpose of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Welsh Boxing acts as the data controller.

Contact details:
Email: info@welshboxing.org
Address: C/O Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

a) Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Club affiliation (if applicable)
Any information submitted via forms (e.g. contact forms, registrations)

b) Automatically collected information

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Device type

c) Cookies and tracking data

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and communications
Manage registrations, memberships, or events
Provide updates and relevant information
Improve our website and services
Ensure safeguarding and governance compliance where applicable

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis, including:

Consent
Contractual necessity
Legal obligation
Legitimate interests

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email systems)
Governing or regulatory bodies where required
Law enforcement if legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure servers
Access controls
Encryption where appropriate

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

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@welshboxing.org

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Ensure the site functions properly
Analyse traffic and usage
Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

9. Children’s Data

We recognise that boxing involves young participants. Where personal data of children is collected, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and, where necessary, parental or guardian consent is obtained.