Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

The All Ireland Disc Golf Association ("AIDGA", "we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, become a member, register for events, subscribe to communications, volunteer with us, or otherwise interact with AIDGA.

AIDGA is the national governing body for disc golf in Ireland and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

The All Ireland Disc Golf Association (AIDGA) promotes, develops, and supports the growth of disc golf throughout Ireland.

Data Controller

All Ireland Disc Golf Association (AIDGA)

Website: discgolf.ie

Email: IrishDiscGolf@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data.

Membership Information

When you apply for membership, renew membership, or engage with AIDGA activities, we may collect:

• Full name, Email address, Phone number, Postal address, Date of birth (where required), Club affiliation, Emergency contact details (where applicable)

Competition and Sporting Information

As part of administering the sport, we may collect:

• PDGA membership number, Tournament registrations, Competition results, Event participation history, Volunteer and officiating records

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Operating system, Pages visited, Date and time of access, Website usage statistics

Communications

When you contact us through forms, email, or social media, we may collect:

• Name, Contact information, The contents of your message, Records of communications

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Administer memberships, Organise competitions and events, Manage rankings and sporting records, Communicate important updates, Respond to enquiries, Promote disc golf activities in Ireland, Improve our website and services, Meet legal and regulatory obligations, Protect the security and integrity of our systems

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide membership services, event registrations, competitions, or other services requested by you.

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is necessary for:

• The administration and promotion of disc golf in Ireland, Maintaining sporting records, Managing events and competitions, Improving our services, Ensuring website security

Consent

Where required, including:

• Newsletter subscriptions, Marketing communications, Certain photography and media uses, You may withdraw consent at any time.

Legal Obligations

Where we are required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

5. Membership, Sporting Records and Historical Results

As the governing body for disc golf in Ireland, AIDGA maintains official sporting records.

These may include:

• Competition results

• Rankings

• Membership records

• Historical participation records

• Tournament statistics

• Awards and achievements

These records form part of the historical record of disc golf in Ireland and may be retained indefinitely where there is a legitimate interest in preserving the history and integrity of the sport.

Competition results, rankings, and tournament records may be published on our website, social media channels, event platforms, and other public sporting records.

6. Junior Members

AIDGA is committed to safeguarding children and young people participating in disc golf.

For members under the age of 18, personal information may be collected from a parent or legal guardian and processed for purposes including:

• Membership administration, Event registration, Competition participation, Safeguarding obligations, Youth development programmes

Where required, parental or guardian consent will be obtained.

7. Newsletters and Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may use your name and email address to send information regarding:

• Events and tournaments, Membership updates, Association news, Development initiatives, Promotional activities

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

8. Photography, Video and Media

Photographs and video footage may be taken during:

• Competitions, Public events, Community outreach activities, Promotional activities

Images and videos may be used:

• On discgolf.ie, On AIDGA social media channels, In newsletters, In promotional materials, In funding and development applications

Where required, consent will be obtained before publishing identifiable photographs of children.

If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

9. Promotion of Disc Golf in Ireland

As part of our mission to grow the sport nationwide, AIDGA may use aggregated and anonymised participation data to:

• Monitor participation trends, Support funding applications, Demonstrate growth of the sport, Engage with local authorities, Support course development projects,

  Work with schools, community groups, and sporting organisations

No personally identifiable information will be included in publicly reported statistics without appropriate consent.

10. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information where necessary with:

• Tournament directors and event organisers, PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association), Local disc golf clubs, Payment service providers, Website hosting providers, Email communication providers, Government agencies or regulators where legally required

Any third-party service providers are required to process personal data securely and only for authorised purposes.

11. Website Security

To protect our website, members, and systems, we may process:

• IP addresses, Login records, Security logs, Spam prevention records, Website monitoring information

This processing helps us prevent:

• Unauthorised access, Fraudulent activity, Spam submissions, Cybersecurity threats

12. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies may include:

Essential Cookies - Required for website functionality and security.

Analytics Cookies - Used to understand visitor behaviour and improve website performance.

Marketing Cookies - Used only where consent has been provided.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

13. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

• Membership records, Competition records, Financial records, Legal requirements, Historical sporting records

Certain competition and historical participation records may be retained indefinitely as part of the official history of disc golf in Ireland.

14. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information, Correct inaccurate information, Request deletion of your information, Restrict processing, Object to processing, Request data portability, Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

15. Contact Us

For any privacy-related enquiries, requests, or concerns, please contact:

All Ireland Disc Golf Association

Email: irishdiscgolf@gmail.com

Website: discgolf.ie

16. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we process your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:

Data Protection Commission

Address:
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
IrelandWebsite: Data Protection Commission

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or how we operate.

Any updates will be published on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.