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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14/05/2025
 

1. Who We Are

 

We are Apex Sailing, run by Dylan Collingbourne, providing professional sailing coaching, events, educational content, and online community resources.

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Contact details:
Email: dylan@apexsailing.co.uk
Phone: 07729 549399
Website: www.apexsailing.co.uk
Data Controller: Dylan Collingbourne

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2. What Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name, email address, phone number, address

  • Emergency contact information

  • Health information (if relevant to coaching)

  • Date of birth (especially if under 18)

  • Payment and billing details (processed via secure third parties)

  • Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies)

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3. How We Use Your Data

 

We only use your data to:

  • Deliver safe, effective coaching both in-person and online

  • Communicate with you about bookings, subscriptions, and updates

  • Process payments securely

  • Monitor online safety (especially for under-18 users)

  • Improve our services and website performance

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We will never sell or trade your personal data.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

 

We collect and process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: To provide services you’ve signed up for

  • Consent: Where required (e.g., for marketing emails or health data)

  • Legitimate interest: To operate and improve our services

  • Legal obligation: For safeguarding or insurance purposes

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5. How We Protect Your Information

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  • Your data is stored securely using password protection and encrypted services.

  • We only keep your data for as long as necessary.

  • Only authorised personnel (e.g., Dylan Collingbourne) can access it.

 

6. Sharing Your Data

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We use trusted third-party services to help us operate:

  • Payment providers: Wix

  • Video calls: Zoom

  • Email: Wix

  • Website analytics: Google Analytics

  • Forum hosting: Wix

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These platforms may process your data only as needed to provide their service to us. All are GDPR-compliant.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

 

We take the protection of young people seriously. For users under 18:

  • We require parental or guardian consent for coaching or participation in online sessions.

  • We limit direct communication and never engage privately without appropriate safeguards.

 

8. Your Rights

 

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Object to processing in certain circumstances

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at: dylan@apexsailing.co.uk

 

9. Cookies & Analytics

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyse website traffic and improve user experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

 

This policy may be updated. Please check back regularly to stay informed.

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