Bermuda Kennel Club – Privacy Notice

Bermuda Kennel Club respects your privacy and handles personal information in accordance with Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)..

1. What We Collect

We may collect:

Your name, address, email, phone number, and membership details
Dog information for registrations and competitions
Event participation and results
Payments and communication with the Club
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and understand site usage.

2. Why We Collect It

We use your information to:

Manage your membership and keep our records up to date
Run shows, events, and competitions
Send newsletters, updates, or important notices
Follow legal requirements

We collect and use your information where it is necessary to provide Club services, where you have consented, or where required by law.

3. Who Sees Your Information

Your information is shared only when necessary:

Club officers, volunteers, and staff who manage Club activities
Trusted service providers such as payment processors, email newsletter services, website hosting providers, or event management platforms.
If required by law

Event participation details, including names, dog information, and results, may be published in show catalogues, on our website, social media, news outlets, or shared with affiliated organizations.
We never sell your personal information.

4. How Long We Keep It

We keep your information only as long as needed for Club activities or legal obligations. When it’s no longer needed, we safely delete it.

5. Your Rights

You can:

Ask what information we hold about you
Correct any mistakes in your records
Withdraw consent for certain uses (if allowed by law)
Make a complaint if you think we mishandled your information

6. Keeping It Safe

We protect your personal information with secure systems and processes.

7. Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice occasionally. Material changes will be shared by email or on the Club website.