Glasgow Thistles · Legal
How we collect, use, and protect your information — and the terms that govern use of this website.
This website, glasgowthistles.co.uk, is operated by Glasgow Thistles Ice Hockey Club ("the Club", "we", "us", or "our"). We act as the Data Controller for any personal information you provide.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
We collect personal information when you voluntarily enquire about sponsoring the team or joining the team. This includes:
We process your data for the following purposes:
To provide the best possible experience, this website uses a range of tracking technologies. These are managed via the Consent Banner you see when you first visit the site.
Purpose: These tools allow us to identify technical issues and understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use these tools to identify individuals personally; they are used to analyse aggregated user behaviour.
Control: You can withdraw your consent for these tracking technologies at any time via our consent banner or your browser settings.
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with:
We maintain a strict retention policy to ensure we do not hold data longer than necessary. If your enquiry regarding sponsorship or joining the team does not result in a continuing relationship, all associated personal data will be permanently deleted 12 months after our last communication with you.
Under UK law, you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact the Club Chair at the email address provided below.
By using this website, you agree to comply with these terms. These terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, encompassing the legal jurisdictions of both Scotland (where the Club is based) and England (where our digital agency is based).
The name Glasgow Thistles Ice Hockey Club, its logos, and all content on this website are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use our branding for commercial purposes without express written permission from the Club Chair.
You must not use our website to:
The information provided on this site is for general guidance. While we endeavour to keep it accurate, Glasgow Thistles Ice Hockey Club is not liable for any errors or for any loss arising from the use of this website.
All official communications to players or supporters will be done through either email accounts ending with the domain
@glasgowthistles.co.uk
or our gmail account
glasgowthistlesihc@gmail.com.
Any grant or funding applications should also only be considered if they are coming from these official channels.