Privacy Policy
Causeway GAA – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 09/09/2025
Causeway GAA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in line with Irish Data Protection law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Causeway GAA is a voluntary community sports organisation affiliated to Kerry GAA and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Our role is to promote Gaelic games, community involvement, and youth development in the parish of Causeway, Co. Kerry.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Membership Information: name, address, contact details, date of birth, emergency contact, and payment details.
- Team Participation: playing history, attendance, performance statistics, disciplinary records.
- Volunteers/Officials: Garda vetting details, qualifications, contact details.
- Website & Digital Platforms: IP address, device/browser type, and basic analytics through ClubZap or other online services.
- Photographs/Videos: images or videos taken at matches, events, or training sessions (with consent).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes including:
- Managing club membership and registrations.
- Organizing matches, training, and events.
- Processing payments (membership fees, lotto, fundraising, etc.).
- Meeting child protection, safeguarding, and Garda vetting obligations.
- Communicating with members via email, phone, SMS, and apps such as ClubZap.
- Promoting club activities (programmes, newsletters, website, social media).
4. Sharing Your Information
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Kerry GAA, Munster GAA, and the GAA nationally for registration and competition purposes.
- Service providers (e.g. ClubZap, payment processors) where necessary to provide club services.
- Legal or statutory bodies when required by law.
We do not sell your data to third parties.
5. How Long We Keep Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil our purposes or meet legal obligations (e.g. membership records kept for the current and past year, financial records kept in line with Revenue requirements).
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to processing or restrict how we use your data.
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).
Requests should be made in writing to the Club Secretary (see contact details below).
7. Children’s Data
For underage players, parental/guardian consent is required for membership, communications, and use of photographs. Causeway GAA follows the GAA Code of Behaviour (Underage) and all safeguarding rules.
8. Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes restricted access to membership systems, secure storage, and encryption where applicable.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Causeway GAA Club Secretary
Email: secretary.causeway.kerry@gaa.ie
Email: secretary.causeway.kerry@gaa.ie
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Causeway GAA
Founded 1892