Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/10/25

Yorkshire Rugby Academy (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information you provide: such as your name, email address, or phone number if you contact us, sign up for updates, or complete a form.

  • Technical Information: such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.

  • Usage Information: how you interact with our website, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, and links clicked (via analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our website and services

  • Respond to enquiries or requests you make

  • Monitor site performance and usage trends

  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of the website

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Analytics Tools

We use the following services to understand how visitors use our website:

  • Google Analytics – Provides anonymised statistics on website traffic and user behaviour.

  • Microsoft Clarity – Records anonymised session data (such as clicks, scrolls, and navigation patterns) to help us improve site usability.

These tools may set cookies on your device. For details, please see our [Cookie Policy].

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent – when you agree to receive communications or accept cookies.

  • Legitimate Interests – to improve our website and services.

  • Legal Obligations – where necessary to comply with applicable laws.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data only with trusted service providers (such as Squarespace, Google, and Microsoft) to help us deliver our website and services. These providers process your data securely and in line with data protection laws.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Yorkshire Rugby Academy
Email: lucyaldridge@yorkshirerugbyacademy.com