Privacy Policy – Skydive the Expo
Who We Are
Skydive the Expo is the annual exhibition and event organised by British Skydiving, the UK’s National Governing Body for Sport Parachuting.
Website: www.skydiveexpo.co.uk
Organisation: British Parachute Association Ltd (trading as British Skydiving)
Registered Office: 5 Wharf Way, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9TF
Company Number: 875429
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with the Skydive the Expo website or its related services.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect only the information necessary to manage the Expo, communicate with you, and improve your experience.
We may collect:
- Contact details – name, email, phone number (for enquiries, exhibitor registration or ticketing updates).
- Technical data – IP address, browser type and device information (via cookies for analytics and performance).
- Transactional data – payment or booking details for exhibitor or event registrations.
- Preferences – newsletter subscriptions or marketing consent.
Why we collect this data:
- To communicate with you about the Expo or your enquiry.
- To manage event registrations and participation.
- To improve our website and services.
- To meet our legal and contractual obligations.
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required by law or with your consent.
Contact Forms
When you contact us through our online form, we collect your name, email, and message content.
This data is used only to respond to your enquiry and is securely stored for up to six months.
We do not use this data for marketing unless you have opted in.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the site function properly and improve your browsing experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Essential for the website to operate. Automatically deleted when you close your browser. |
_ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Used to collect anonymous visitor statistics to help us improve site content. |
You can control or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.
👉 Learn more about managing cookies.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
This data is anonymous and helps us improve content and user experience.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via Google’s opt-out tool.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
We may share limited data only with:
- Event service providers (e.g. ticketing or email systems) for operational purposes.
- British Skydiving staff and approved contractors supporting Expo management.
All partners are GDPR-compliant and required to protect your data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | Up to 6 months |
| Exhibitor or event registration data | Up to 2 years |
| Analytics data | Up to 14 months |
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time (see below).
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.
To make a request, email us at [email protected].
Where Your Data Is Sent
Our website is hosted in the United Kingdom.
Some third-party tools (e.g. Google Analytics, cloud storage) may process data outside the UK or EU under recognised safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) that comply with GDPR requirements.
How We Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously and implement the following measures:
Staff training in data protection best practice.
Encrypted website connections (HTTPS).
Password-protected and access-controlled systems.
Data Breach Procedures
In the unlikely event of a data breach, British Skydiving follows its internal Data Breach Response Procedure, which includes:
Direct communication with affected individuals, if necessary.
Immediate investigation and containment.
Notification to the ICO within 72 hours (where applicable).
Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to third-party websites (such as exhibitors, sponsors, or partners).
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing each site’s privacy policy before providing personal data.
Contact Information
For all privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
British Skydiving
📧 [email protected]
📍 5 Wharf Way, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9TF
