Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Friday 19th September 2025

The Wooden Boat Trade Association (WBTA) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store information when you use our website or become a member.

1. Who We Are

The Wooden Boat Trade Association (WBTA) is a UK based membership organisation for wooden boatbuilders and allied trades. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@wbta.co.uk
Post: WBTA, Y Bwthyn, High Street, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 4DN

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and store the following information:

  • Contact details when you fill out a membership form or contact form (e.g. name, email, phone number, business details).

  • Membership application data (e.g. qualifications, experience, references).

  • Site usage data via cookies or analytics tools (e.g. pages visited, device type, IP address).

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly provided.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process membership applications

  • Respond to enquiries or contact requests

  • List approved members in our online and printed directories

  • Send relevant news and updates about WBTA activities

  • Improve the website via anonymous analytics

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interest (to respond to enquiries or administer membership)

  • Consent (when you actively submit a form or sign up)

  • Contract (to fulfil our services to members)

5. Data Sharing & Storage

Your data may be stored securely by WBTA or trusted third-party services (e.g. website hosting, form processing platforms). We take reasonable steps to protect your data and ensure it is only accessed by those who need it.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These cookies do not collect personal data and are used only to improve your experience.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Ask us to update, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) if concerned

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@wbta.co.uk.

8. External Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (e.g. members’ websites, partner organisations). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please refer to their own privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website. We recommend checking back periodically.