Privacy Notice
Last updated: 19 October 2026
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Margaret Haes Riding Centre ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
- Create a sponsor account (name, email address, password)
- Set up a sponsorship (payment information processed securely via Stripe)
- Contact us or communicate with us
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage your horse sponsorship
- Send you updates about your sponsored horse(s)
- Process payments securely through Stripe
- Communicate with you about your account
- Generate sponsorship certificates
4. Payment Processing
All payment information is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full card details on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs their handling of your payment data.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:
- Stripe, for payment processing
- Email service providers, to send you notifications and updates
- When required by law or to protect our rights
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you cancel your sponsorship, we will retain your information for a reasonable period for record-keeping purposes.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
10. Changes to This Notice
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new notice on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or our data practices, please contact us through the details provided on our website.