Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07 May 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Unit Gym Clara. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of GDPR compliance is: The Unit Gym, Clara Sports & Leisure Centre, Clashawaun, Erry (Armstrong), Clara, Co. Offaly, Ireland.

3. Information We Collect

We gather various types of personal information, including:

• Name and contact details (email address, telephone number, address)
• Date of birth and gender
• Health and fitness-related information (where provided and necessary for a tailored gym experience)
• Payment and transaction information
• Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and information about your interactions with our website

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To manage your membership and provide our services
• To communicate with you regarding your account or services
• To enhance our services and website
• For billing and to process payments
• To fulfil legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing 

We process your personal data on the following grounds:

• Contractual necessity (to manage your gym membership contract)
• Consent (where you have explicitly agreed, particularly for marketing communications)
• Legal obligations (where we are required to gather certain information)

6. Data Retention 

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide you with services, or for other essential purposes such as complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

7. Your Rights 

Under GDPR, you have various rights concerning your personal data, including:

• The right to access the information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
• The right to request deletion of your data, under certain conditions
• The right to object to processing or to request restriction of processing
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided above.

8. Sharing of Personal Data 

We may share your data with third parties in the following circumstances:

• With service providers and partners who assist us in running our business
• With regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or other parties for legal reasons

9. International Data Transfers 

Your personal data may be processed outside the EU; however, we take all necessary steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with GDPR and that your data is safeguarded accordingly.

10. Security Measures 

We implement suitable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

11. Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website or through direct communication.

12. Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal data, please write to us by email at info@theunitgym.ie or by post to The Unit Gym, Clara Sports & Leisure Centre, Clashawaun, Erry (Armstrong), Clara, Co. Offaly, Ireland.