Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Excel Sports Ireland (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates excelsports.ie (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Data We Collect

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email, postal address, phone number—collected upon sign-up for events or ARD club membership.
  • Transaction Data: Details of payments or registrations made via platforms like njuko.net or in.njuko.com (e.g., event tickets).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, duration of visit, via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Communication Data: Any messages or correspondence you send to us.

3. How We Collect Your Data

  • Directly from you, when you register for events, join the ARD club, complete forms, or contact us.
  • Automatically, via cookies and website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Third-party integration, when booking through njuko.net or in.njuko.com.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following grounds:

  • Contractual necessity, to handle your event registrations or club membership.
  • Consent, for newsletters or marketing (you can withdraw anytime).
  • Legitimate interests, such as improving services, analytics, and fraud prevention.

5. How We Use Your Data

  • Manage and process event registrations and club memberships.
  • Communicate updates, confirmations, and reminders.
  • Send marketing/promotional materials where consent is given.
  • Improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., financial records, safety regulations).

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Event platforms (e.g., njuko.net, in.njuko.com) to manage bookings.
  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services, analytics).
  • Legal authorities, if required by law.
  • No other third parties will receive your personal data without prior consent.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies to enhance user experience, collect analytics, and remember preferences.
  • You may control or disable cookies via your browser settings—this could limit certain functions.

8. Data Retention

  • Personal data for registration/membership is retained for as long as necessary for delivery of events and legal compliance.
  • Marketing data is kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data may be retained in aggregate form indefinitely.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Irish law, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Port your data in a structured format.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission ( Ireland) or the Information Commissioner’s Office ( UK) if you believe your data is mishandled.

10. Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, change, or loss. Unfortunately, no method is completely safe—please alert us if you suspect a breach.

11. International Transfers

If any data is transferred outside the EU/UK, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses will be implemented.

12. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If detected, such data will be deleted promptly.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically—changes will be posted here with an updated “Effective Date.” Please review it regularly.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, data requests, or to unsubscribe, contact: