Privacy Policy

The Kinesiology Association (“KA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or interact with our public website at www.kinesiologyassociation.org. (kinesiologyassociation.org)

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the processing described in this policy.


1. Who we are (Data Controller)

Kinesiology Association
Office 80 Bowman House
Bowman Court
Whitehill Lane
Royal Wootton Bassett
SN4 7DB

Telephone: +44 (0)1980 881 646
Email: admin@kinesiologyassociation.org

The Kinesiology Association is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Our registration number is CSN8748067. For more information about the ICO and your rights, visit www.ico.org.uk


2. Information we collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

When you contact us using online contact forms, email, telephone, or other means, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Any other information you choose to provide

b) Automatically collected information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and interaction data (via analytics cookies)

  • Device and operating system information

We use Google Analytics to gather anonymised usage data to help us understand how the site is used and improve it. (kinesiologyassociation.org)


3. How we use your information

We use personal data for purposes including:

  • Responding to enquiries and requests

  • Administering the website and improving user experience

  • Delivering content and services requested by you

  • Complying with legal obligations

We will not use your personal data for marketing unless you have expressly consented to receive such communication.


4. Lawful bases for processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests: to operate and improve the website

  • Contractual necessity: where processing is required to provide services you request

  • Legal obligation: where required by law or regulation

  • Consent: where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., for cookies)


5. Use of cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of our website and collect analytics data. We describe this in more detail in our Cookie Policy, which is linked from our footer and cookie banner.

You can manage or withdraw consent for cookies through your browser settings or via any cookie consent tool we provide.


6. Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes to third parties.

We may share data:

  • With trusted service providers who support our website

  • Where required by law or in response to lawful requests by public authorities

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and not use it for their own purposes.


7. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry or contact data: up to 12 months after last contact

  • Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics settings

  • Other data retained as required to fulfil contractual or legal obligations


8. Your rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Right to access your data

  • Right to correct inaccurate data

  • Right to erasure (in certain circumstances)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent

  • Right to complain to the ICO

For more information, visit www.ico.org.uk.


9. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or loss.


10. Third‑party links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.


11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be available on our website.


12. Governing law

This policy forms part of our Website Terms & Conditions and is governed by the laws of England and Wales. (kinesiologyassociation.org)

The Kinesiology Association is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Registration number: CSN8748067


2. Personal information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a) Website visitors

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and usage data (via analytics cookies)

b) Enquiries from the public

When you contact us via a form, email, or telephone, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Organisation (if applicable)

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Any information you choose to provide in your message

c) Members

For members, we process additional information required to administer membership services. This is covered in more detail within member-only areas of the website.

Professional-level members may have certain contact details published in online directories. Members can opt out of directory listings at any time.


3. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Administer memberships and member services

  • Maintain professional directories

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations

  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website

We do not use enquiry details for marketing unless you have explicitly consented.


4. Lawful bases for processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries, operating and improving our website

  • Contract – administering memberships and member services

  • Legal obligation – compliance with financial, regulatory, or legal requirements

  • Consent – where required, such as for certain cookies or communications


5. Cookies and analytics

Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to understand how visitors use the site.

We use Google Analytics, which places cookies on your device to collect anonymised information about website usage. This helps us improve the website. IP anonymisation is enabled where possible.

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent through your browser settings or via our cookie controls (where provided).

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.


6. Sharing your information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers who support our website and systems (acting under our instructions)

  • Where required by law or a regulatory or government authority

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and confidential.


7. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: retained for up to 12 months after the last contact

  • Membership records: retained for the duration of membership and for a period afterwards to meet legal and regulatory obligations

  • Analytics data: retained in accordance with Google Analytics retention settings


8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Restrict processing of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk


9. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.


10. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.


11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.


12. Governing law

This Privacy Policy forms part of our Website Terms & Conditions and is governed by the laws of England and Wales.