Last updated: 30/09/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Align Shooting (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.
We respect your privacy and handle your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who we are
Align Shooting is a UK-based is an educational and recreational organisation providing instruction, coaching, and facilities for target shooting sports.
Email: hello@alignshooting.co.uk
Telephone: 07426 301849
We are the data controller for the personal data collected through our website and business operations.
2. The data we collect and process:
Your data is collected to enable us to provide our business of providing shooting tuition.
Specifically, we use your information we collect in the following ways:
- To fulfil enrolment registration and information requests.
- To carry out our business and to provide a service or fulfil a contract with you:
- Medical details are obtained to enable us to support your child’s welfare.
- To help us with internal administration.
- To contact you with important information relating to your registration, such as confirming your request, reminding you of an upcoming event or letting you know about changes to the service.
Your data may include your name, address, email and telephone number, your child’s name and any information that is necessary to assist us in providing a safe teaching environment and in complying with legislation including, but not limited to, Child Protection and Firearms legislation.
All payments are processed by third party providers including Paypal Inc (card machine and online sales) and First Data Merchant Services (card machine sales). Target Shooting School does not retain any payment card information.
3. How we collect your data
We collect data when you:
- Submit a form or enquiry on our website
- Contact us via phone, email, or make a booking
- Engage with our marketing or download materials
- Meet with us (e.g. at events or in business discussions)
We also collect basic technical data automatically when you browse (via standard web analytics mechanisms).
4. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide information about our services
- Deliver services
- Manage our relationship with clients, prospects, and partners
- Send business-relevant marketing communications (where lawful)
- Improve our website, products, and customer experience
- Fulfil legal, financial, and regulatory obligations
5. Legal basis for processing
We rely on one or more of:
- Contractual necessity: to deliver services you have requested
- Legitimate interests: for running, marketing, and improving our business (balanced against your rights)
- Consent: where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing or other communications
- Legal obligation: when law requires us to process data
6. How we share your data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share it with:
- Service providers (CRM, email platforms, IT systems) who act as processors under contract
- Professional advisers (e.g. accounts, legal) when needed
- Regulators or authorities, where required by law
All external parties must abide by confidentiality and data protection obligations. They may only use your data as directed by us.
7. Data storage and security
We use technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
We store data in secure UK-based or approved cloud systems that meet recognised security standards.
We keep personal data only as long as needed to meet the purposes in this policy, or as required by law.
8. International transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK (e.g. by third-party service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards. These may include:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions or comparable protections
9. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion when we no longer need it
- Object to or restrict processing (especially where processing is based on legitimate interests)
- Withdraw consent (e.g. for marketing) at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@alignshooting.co.uk
More info on rights is available at www.ico.org.uk.
10. Marketing communications
We may send marketing emails to existing or prospective business contacts if our services are relevant to their role.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
11. External links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Check their policies before sharing personal data.
12. Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyse traffic, and improve user experience.
Details of the cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences are set out in our separate Cookie Policy.
You can adjust or withdraw your consent for cookies at any time through the settings provided on our website.
13. Updates to this policy
We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will publish the updated version here with a revised “Last updated” date.
14. Contact us
If you have questions about how we use your personal data or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out:
Align Shooting
Email: hello@alignshooting.co.uk
Telephone: 07426 301849