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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

 

Marlin Owners Club

 

Website: www.marlinownersclub.co.uk

 

 

1. Introduction

The Marlin Owners Club (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

 

2. Who We Are

The Marlin Owners Club is a UK-based car enthusiasts club.

For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
Email: moc-memsec@outlook.com

 

 

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

a) Information you provide to us:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if provided)
  • Any information submitted via contact forms

 

b) Membership-related data:

Membership services are handled by Crossmember (external provider).
When you join or renew membership, your data is processed by them under their own privacy policy.

We only receive limited information necessary for club administration.

 

c) Website usage data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site

This is typically collected via cookies or analytics tools.

 

 

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide club information
  • Administer club activities
  • Improve our website
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.

 

 

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

  • Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries, running the club)
  • Consent (where applicable, e.g. cookies)
  • Contract (if you become a member via Crossmember)

 

 

6. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Technical service providers
  • Membership platform (Crossmember)

All third parties are required to respect your data and keep it secure.

 

 

7. Data Retention

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiries: typically up to 12 months
  • Membership-related data: as required by the membership provider

 

 

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us via the email above.

You also have the right to complain to the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk

 

 

9. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse

 

 

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites (e.g. Facebook group, Crossmember).
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.
Please check this page periodically.

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