We collect a range of data for the purposes of running the club. In summary, only personal data necessary to run the club is collected. This data is stored securely and not shared with third parties (apart from some basic data that is shared with Scottish Hockey in order to insure club members). Data is only accessed by members of the Committee dealing with membership tasks and the coaches. To read more about the membership data we collect and how we protect it, please read our Privacy Notice.

Website privacy policy
This privacy policy is for the website https://www.haddingtonhockey.org.uk/ and governs the privacy of those who choose to use it. It explains how we comply with UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations), DPA (Data Protection Act) and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).

Please read these terms and conditions before using the website. If you object to any of the terms and conditions please do not continue to use this website or any of its services.

This policy explains areas of this website that may affect your privacy and personal details, how we process, collect, manage and store those details and how your rights are adhered to under UK GDPR, DPA and PECR. Additionally it explains the use of cookies or software, advertising or commercial sponsorship from third parties and the download of any documents, files or software made available to you (if any) on this website. Further explanations may be provided for specific pages or features of this website in order to help you understand how we, this website and its third parties (if any) interact with you and your computer/device in order to serve it to you.

In using this website you agree not to compromise the performance or security of the website or attempt to gain access to secured areas or sensitive information. You agree to be fully responsible for any claim, expense, liability, losses, costs including legal fees incurred by us arising from any infringement of the terms and conditions set out in this agreement. These terms and conditions may be updated without notice. We will not be liable for indirect or consequential damages including any loss of business, revenue, profits, or data in relation to your use of our website. Please see Pitchero's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.

Downloads and media files
Any downloadable documents, files or media made available on this website are provided to users at their own risk. While all precautions have been undertaken to ensure only genuine downloads are available users are advised to verify their authenticity using third party anti virus software or similar applications. We accept no responsibility for third party downloads and downloads provided by external third party websites and advise users to verify their authenticity using third party anti virus software or similar applications.

External website links and third parties
External links are clickable text/banner/image links to other websites. Any links to third parties are not under our control and therefore we are not responsible for their content. Any links provided are for your convenience and do not imply any endorsement. Although we only look to include quality, safe and relevant external links on this site, users are advised to adopt a policy of caution before clicking any external web links mentioned throughout this website. Shortened URLs: URL shortening is a technique used on the web to shorten URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), a technique is especially used in social media. Users should take caution before clicking on shortened URL links and verify their authenticity before proceeding.

We cannot guarantee or verify the contents of any externally linked website despite our best efforts. Users should therefore note they click on external links at their own risk and we cannot be held liable for any damages or implications caused by visiting any external links mentioned.

Social media policy and usage
Users are advised to conduct themselves politely and appropriately when engaging with us on social media. We agree to conduct ourselves accordingly online. While we may have official profiles on social media platforms users are advised to verify authenticity of such profiles before engaging with, or sharing information with such profiles. We will never ask for user passwords or personal details on social media platforms.

There may be instances where our website features social sharing buttons, which help share web content directly from web pages to the respective social media platforms. You use social sharing buttons at your own discretion and accept that doing so may publish content to your social media profile feed or page. You can find further information about some social media privacy and usage policies in the resources section below.

Haddington Hockey - Code of Conduct
Players

• Have fun
• Play with a positive attitude
• Remember to display good sportsmanship, players disregarding this spirit will be considered for instant substitution during a game
• Play for enjoyment, not just to win
• Never argue with the referee
• Control your temper, no bad language, set a good example to younger players
• Respect your opponents
• At the final whistle shake hands with your opponents and thank the referee(s)

Supporters and Players

• Be on your best behaviour
• Set a good example to our young players
• Do not use bad language, swear or ridicule players
• Do not harass players, coaches or referees
• Respect the helpers – many are volunteers
• Be patient and support junior helpers – they are learning and will make mistakes, but are always doing their best
• Remember many young people play for their own enjoyment, it’s not always about winning