Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/25

British University Skydiving ("BUS", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, website visitors, and affiliated university clubs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website: https://britishuniversityskydiving.co.uk

We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, university affiliation, and any information you provide when contacting us, registering for events, or joining BUS. We may also collect website usage data, including your IP address and browser type, through cookies or analytics tools. This information helps us manage memberships, coordinate events, communicate updates, and improve our website and services. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We process your data based on your consent, our legitimate interests in running a volunteer-led organisation, and our legal obligations. Your data may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers or partners (e.g. drop zones, event hosts, or insurers), and only to the extent required for operational purposes.

We take data security seriously and use appropriate measures to protect your information, including restricted access and secure storage. Data is retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law. You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your data at any time. You may also withdraw consent or object to certain types of processing by contacting us at privacy@britishuniversityskydiving.co.uk

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience and collect basic analytics. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that our website may contain links to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. If you have any questions about how your data is used or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@britishuniversityskydiving.co.uk

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/25

The British University Skydiving (BUS) website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and gather insight into how visitors use our site. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies unless you disable them through your browser.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites to store information, such as your preferences or usage patterns. On our site, cookies are used to support basic functionality (such as navigation), remember visitor preferences, and provide anonymised analytics. We use Squarespace Analytics to track site performance and visitor behaviour. This data helps us better understand which content is most useful and how users interact with our pages.

We also use Mailchimp to manage our email newsletter and event updates. Mailchimp may use tracking pixels in emails to monitor open rates and link clicks. This allows us to assess the effectiveness of our communications and ensure relevant content is being delivered.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function. Cookies on our site do not collect personal data unless you voluntarily submit it via forms or signups.

For more information about how we use cookies or to ask questions about your data, contact us at privacy@britishuniversityskydiving.co.uk