Privacy Policy

Aberdeen Bowling Club

Last updated: 07/04/26

Aberdeen Bowling Club, based on the UK, is a private club, run voluntarily by members. We take your privacy seriously and this Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit our website and how we use it.

We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. Our website does not use contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, booking systems, or e-commerce tools. The only information collected relates to general website usage and is anonymised.

1) Who We Are

Aberdeen Bowling Club
50 Carlton Place, Aberdeen AB15 4BQ
Contact Email: info@aberdeenbowlingclub.com

We are the data controller for this website.

2) Information We Collect through the Website

A. Automatically Collected Information (Squarespace)

Squarespace collects basic technical data when you visit our site, such as:

  • Device and browser type

  • How you arrived on the site

  • Which pages you visit

  • Your IP address (automatically anonymised for analytics)

This information helps keep the website secure and functioning properly.

B. Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4 / GA4)

If you agree to analytics cookies, GA4 collects anonymous information including:

  • Pages viewed

  • Page interaction and scrolling

  • Time spent on the site

  • Approximate, non-identifiable location

  • Device type and screen size

GA4 does not collect IP addresses or personally identifiable data.

C. Third‑Party Content

Our website includes:

  • A Google Shared Calendar to display club events

  • A link to our Facebook page (this does not collect data until clicked)

  • An Accessibility Plugin to make our website as accessible and user friendly

These services may collect their own technical information when used, but we do not control their data handling.

3) How We Use This Information

As a volunteer-led club, we only use anonymised website information to:

  • Understand which pages are most useful

  • Review how the site is accessed (mobile, desktop, etc.)

  • Identify broken links or usability issues

  • Improve the website over time

We do not:

  • Sell any data

  • Use data for advertising

  • Create user profiles

4) Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under UK GDPR, our legal bases are:

  • Legitimate interests – to operate a functioning website

  • Consent – for optional GA4 analytics cookies

5) Data Sharing

We only share data with:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google LLC (analytics, if enabled)

  • Tabnav (accessibility plugin)

Each act as data processors on our behalf. We do not share data with any other parties.

6) Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Ask what information we hold

  • Request correction or deletion of data

  • Withdraw consent for analytics

  • Raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please email: info@aberdeenbowlingclub.com

7) How Long We Keep Data

GA4 anonymised data is kept for the default Google retention period (typically 2–14 months). We do not store any personal data through the website.

8) Updates to This Policy

Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.

9) Contact Us

For questions about privacy, please contact us at Aberdeen Bowling Club:
Email: info@aberdeenbowlingclub.com

Downloadable Version of ‘Aberdeen Bowling Club Privacy Policy’ (PDF)