This Privacy Policy explains how Special Olympics Isle of Man collects,
uses, and protects any information you provide when using our website.
Who We Are
Special Olympics Isle of Man is a registered charity in the Isle of Man
(Charity No. 358). Our registered address is Centre 21, Greenfield Road,
Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6ED. You can verify our charity registration at: Gov.im
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
> Contact us via the
website
Enquire about our
fundraising activities, campaigns, or events
> Register to take
part in an event or competition
> Make a donation or
provide personal information in any other way
The type of information we collect is limited to what is required to
communicate with you or manage your involvement with the organisation.
How We Use Your Information
We will only use your information to respond
to your enquiry or manage your involvement in our activities. We do not sell
your information, and we will only share your details when we are legally
required to do so or where necessary to facilitate event or travel
arrangements. Full details will always be provided in those circumstances.
Children
and Young People
If you are aged 18 or under, please make sure
that you have your parent or guardian’s permission before providing us with any
personal information.
Website Security
Our website uses TLS (Transport Layer Security) with a valid SSL certificate to ensure secure, encrypted communication between your device and our server.
We do not process payments or donations directly through our website. However, we may provide links to third-party platforms such as JustGiving, where secure donations or fundraising can be made. If you choose to donate or raise funds via JustGiving, you will be redirected to their website. Please review their privacy policy to understand how your information is handled.
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These files help the site function more efficiently and enhance your experience. While cookies do not identify you personally, they can store information about your visit to improve the way the website works for you.
At present, we do not use tracking tools like Google Analytics. However, we may introduce such services in the future. Some cookies may also be set
automatically by your web browser or by third-party services used by the website.
Cookies may be used to:
> Store preferences or information to prevent you from re-entering data across different pages
> Identify if you are logged into secure areas of the website
> Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve navigation and content
If you wish to learn more about cookies or how to manage them, visit: www.gov.uk/help/cookies & www.aboutcookies.org
You can change your cookie settings at any time through your browser settings.
We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our forms from spam and
abuse. reCAPTCHA works in the background to verify the user is human without
impacting your experience.
Links to Other Websites
This privacy policy only applies to the
Special Olympics Isle of Man website. If you follow links to other websites,
please be aware that we are not responsible for their content or how they
collect and use your information. You should refer to the privacy policies of
those websites independently.
Your
Rights
You have the right to request a copy of the
personal information we hold about you. A small fee may apply. You also have
the right to ask us to correct or remove any information you believe is
inaccurate or out of date.
Safeguarding and Data Protection
We take safeguarding seriously and have a
safeguarding policy in place, which is available upon request. Our designated
safeguarding officers are Tony Fallon and Barbara Maller.
Our temporary Data Protection Officer is Andy
Hodkin.
Any enquiries regarding data protection should be directed to him.
Your
Consent
By submitting your personal information to us,
you consent to its use as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Retention
of Information
We store personal information in line with the
requirements of the Isle of Man’s Data Protection Act and GDPR principles. Your
information will not be retained longer than necessary and will be securely
stored and managed at all times.