Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Who we are
Midland Collie Club is a Rough Collie breed club based in the Midlands. Our website address is midlandcollieclub.co.uk. You can contact us at secretary@midlandcollieclub.co.uk.

What data we collect and why

Membership applications
When you sign up for membership via PayPal or postal form, we collect your name, address and email address. This is used solely to maintain the club membership register and communicate club news and events to members. We do not sell or share this data with third parties. We retain membership data for the duration of your membership plus one year.

PayPal payments
Membership payments are processed by PayPal. When you click a payment button you are transferred to PayPal’s website and their privacy policy applies. We receive confirmation of payment and your name but do not store your payment card details.

Website analytics
We use Burst Statistics to understand how visitors use our website. This tool is privacy-focused, uses no cookies, collects no personal data, and all data is stored on our own server. No data is shared with third parties.

Cookies
Our website uses strictly necessary cookies only — these are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under UK GDPR.

Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights contact us at secretary@midlandcollieclub.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk.

Third party links
Our website contains links to external sites including the Kennel Club, BVA, Collielife and Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.