Last updated: 23 April 2025
1. Introduction
The Connacht Cricket Union (CCU) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, players, volunteers, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.
2. Who We Are
The Connacht Cricket Union is the official governing body for cricket in the Connacht region of Ireland. We are affiliated with Cricket Ireland and oversee the development and administration of cricket across the province.
Registered Address: Connacht Cricket Union CLG
10 Cuirt Cheirin
Circular Road
Galway, Ireland
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identification Information: Name, date of birth, gender
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address
Club Affiliation: Club membership details, roles within clubs
Participation Data: Match statistics, training attendance, disciplinary records
Safeguarding Information: Relevant data for child protection and welfare
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies
4. How We Collect Your Data
You provide data directly to CCU when you:
Register as a player, coach, volunteer, or official
Sign up for events, training sessions, or competitions
Contact us via email, phone, or through our website
Submit forms related to transfers, incidents, or safeguarding
Visit our website and accept cookies
We may also receive data from:
Affiliated cricket clubs within Connacht
Cricket Ireland and other provincial unions
Publicly available sources, where relevant
5. How We Use Your Data
CCU uses your personal data to:
Administer cricket competitions and events
Manage club and player registrations
Communicate important updates and information
Ensure compliance with safeguarding and welfare policies
Maintain historical records and statistics
Improve our website and digital services
We will only use your data for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original purpose.
6. How We Store Your Data
Your data is securely stored on password-protected systems with restricted access. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Marketing
With your consent, CCU may send you information about:
Upcoming matches and events
Training and coaching opportunities
Newsletters and updates
Sponsorship and partnership initiatives
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us at pro@connachtcricket.ie.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
Access: Request copies of your personal data
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
Objection: Object to processing of your data
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pro@connachtcricket.ie. We will respond within one month.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information.
10. Privacy Policies of Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. If you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We keep our Privacy Policy under regular review and will place any updates on this web page. This policy was last updated on 23 April 2025.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the data we hold on you, please contact us:
Email: pro@connachtcricket.ie
Phone: +353 89 237 9842
Address: Connacht Cricket Union CLG, 10 Cuirt Cheirin, Circular Road, Galway, Ireland
13. Contacting the Appropriate Authority
If you wish to report a complaint or feel that CCU has not addressed your concern satisfactorily, you may contact the Data Protection Commission:
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Address: 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland