Data Protection

Our Commitment to Protecting Your Personal Data

Red Rose Roller Skating is committed to safeguarding the personal information of our members, parents, volunteers, coaches, website visitors, and anyone who contacts us. As a community‑focused artistic roller‑skating club, we take the responsibility of protecting your data as seriously as we take the safety and wellbeing of our skaters.

All personal information is processed fairly, lawfully and securely in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

We ensure that your information is handled responsibly and protected against misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.

How We Protect Personal Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information. These include:

  • Secure digital storage and password‑protected systems

  • Restricted access to personal data for authorised committee members and coaches

  • Up‑to‑date cybersecurity practices across all digital platforms

  • Secure handling and disposal of any written records

  • Careful management of member information used for classes, competitions, safeguarding, and club administration

These measures help ensure your data remains confidential and protected throughout our club operations.

How We Use Personal Information

Personal information provided to Red Rose Roller Skating is used only for legitimate club purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Managing membership and class bookings

  • Communicating with parents, skaters, and volunteers

  • Organising competitions, events, and training sessions

  • Issuing invoices, receipts, and club documentation

  • Maintaining essential safeguarding and coaching records

We only collect the minimum information required to run the club safely and effectively.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to meet legal, safeguarding, and regulatory obligations.

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or destroyed.

Staff & Volunteer Responsibility

All coaches, volunteers, and committee members handling personal data are responsible for maintaining its confidentiality and security. We ensure that personal information is used appropriately and only where necessary for legitimate club operations.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we protect or handle personal data, please contact the club using the details on our website:

Red Rose Roller Skating Turton & Smithills Sports Centres North West England

Contact form available on our website.

Data Protection Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your personal data, please contact us in the first instance using the details above.

We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days and investigate the matter promptly. We aim to provide a full response without undue delay.

If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF

Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Website: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)