Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal data
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ram Patel Cricket ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information submitted through this website (rampatel.co.uk). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is Ram Patel's designated representative. As Ram is an U18 athlete, all data processing is managed by his designated adult representative in accordance with ECB safeguarding guidelines.
For data protection enquiries, please contact us via the contact form.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information through our contact form:
- Name — to identify you and address your enquiry
- Email address — to respond to your enquiry
- Phone number (optional) — if provided, for additional contact
- Enquiry type — to route your message appropriately
- Organisation name (optional) — for context on your enquiry
- Message content — the details of your enquiry
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent — by submitting the contact form, you consent to us processing your data to respond to your enquiry
- Legitimate interests — to manage enquiries related to cricket opportunities, sponsorship, and media requests
5. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used exclusively to:
- Respond to your enquiry or request
- Facilitate academy, league, sponsorship, or media opportunities
- Maintain records of correspondence for safeguarding purposes
We do not use your data for marketing purposes, sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes, or use automated decision-making or profiling.
6. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Convex, a cloud database provider. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Enquiry data is typically retained for up to 12 months after the enquiry is resolved, unless a longer retention period is required for safeguarding or legal purposes.
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing — request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please use our contact form or email us directly.
9. Safeguarding
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Ram Patel is an U18 athlete. This website and all associated communications are managed by his designated adult representative. We take safeguarding seriously and comply with all ECB child protection policies and guidelines. All enquiries involving an U18 athlete are handled with appropriate safeguarding measures in place.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact the ECB Safeguarding Team or the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.
10. Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies required for the site to function properly. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies that collect personally identifiable information. No third-party cookies are set by this website.
11. Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services:
- Convex — for secure data storage (Convex Privacy Policy)
- Vercel — for website hosting (Vercel Privacy Policy)
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via the contact form.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data protection rights have not been respected.