Privacy & Data Protection

Last updated: March 2026

Who We Are
Dornie Moorings is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

Data Controller:
Matt Baron
14 Francis Street
Dornie
IV40 8DT
United Kingdom

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can contact the Data Controller.

What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information when you interact with our website or become a member:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Boat details (if relevant to mooring membership)
  • Payment information where required for membership administration
  • Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes described below.

How We Use Your Information
We collect and process your information for the following purposes:

  • Administering mooring memberships
  • Managing waiting lists or berth allocations
  • Communicating with members regarding moorings, safety, or operational matters
  • Maintaining membership records
  • Improving our website and services
  • Complying with legal or regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to provide mooring membership services
  • Legitimate interests – for the administration and management of the organisation
  • Legal obligation – where required to comply with legal requirements
  • Consent – where required, such as for optional communications or certain cookies

How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

These measures include:

  • Secure digital storage
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Use of reputable service providers where required

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to comply with legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your personal data.

We may share information only where necessary with:

  • Service providers who help operate our website or administrative systems
  • Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law

All such parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.

Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • Request transfer of your data to another organisation (data portability)

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact the Data Controller.

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office

https://ico.org.uk

Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites operate efficiently.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Analytics Cookies
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.
Google Analytics

This service collects anonymised information including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device type
  • General geographic location

This information helps us improve the website.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser add-on available from Google.

Embedded Services
Our website may include services such as maps provided by:

Google Maps

These services may set cookies and collect usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.

Once you leave our website, we do not have control over how other websites handle your information. You should review the privacy policies of those sites separately.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes.

Any updates will be posted on this page.

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