Privacy Policy

Who we are

The Manchester Area Basketball League (MABL) operates basketball competitions and related league administration across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, MABL is responsible for the personal information it processes in connection with the operation and administration of the league and this website.

Information we may collect

Depending on how you use the website and your role within the league, we may collect and process information including:

• your name and account details;
• your email address and telephone number;
• your club, team, competition or officiating role;
• information required for fixture, result and league administration;
• messages, enquiries and information submitted through website forms;
• notifications and communications associated with your account or league responsibilities;
• files or information uploaded as part of league administration; and
• technical information recorded by our web server, which may include your IP address, browser or user-agent information, requested pages, timestamps and related security or diagnostic information.

How we use personal information

We may use personal information where necessary to operate and administer the Manchester Area Basketball League, including to:

• manage website accounts and access permissions;
• administer clubs, teams, competitions and fixtures;
• manage officials and fixture assignments;
• process results, scheduling matters and fixture administration;
• enable authorised league members to contact relevant people where required for legitimate league purposes;
• send notifications and administrative communications;
• respond to enquiries;
• maintain the security and integrity of the website; and
• investigate errors, misuse or security incidents.

Our lawful basis for processing

The lawful basis we rely upon will depend on the particular purpose for which information is being processed.

In most cases, MABL processes information because it is necessary for the legitimate interests of operating and administering the league, its competitions, fixtures, officials and website.

In some circumstances we may also process information because it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, or because you have given consent for a particular purpose.

Who can access your information

Access to personal information within the MABL website is restricted according to a person's role and the information reasonably required for league administration.

For example, administrators may require access to information needed to administer the league, while team contacts and officials may be given access only to contact information relevant to their fixtures or responsibilities.

General authenticated users are not provided with access to personal contact information unless it is necessary for their authorised league role.

Sharing your information

MABL does not sell personal information and does not provide personal information to third parties for advertising, marketing or unrelated commercial purposes.

Information may be processed by service providers acting on behalf of MABL where this is necessary to operate the website and league services. This may include website hosting, email and other technical service providers.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

How long we keep information

We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably required for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate league administration, or where retention is required by law.

Account and league administration information may therefore be retained while a person remains involved with MABL and for an appropriate period afterwards.

Technical server and security logs may be retained for a limited period where required for security, troubleshooting and abuse prevention.

Keeping your information secure

MABL takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or loss.

Access to administrative areas and personal information is restricted to authorised users according to their role.

Your data protection rights

Depending on the circumstances, UK data protection law may give you rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to:

• ask what personal information we hold about you;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion of information in certain circumstances;
• request restriction of processing in certain circumstances;
• object to certain types of processing; and
• make a complaint about how your personal information has been handled.

Search engine performance

MABL uses Google Search Console to monitor the visibility, indexing and performance of this website within Google Search.

Search Console provides information such as search impressions, clicks, search positions and indexing or crawling issues. MABL does not use Google Search Console to track individual visitors while they browse this website.

Social media

MABL maintains official social media accounts, including Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), to share league news, information and updates.

If you choose to visit or interact with MABL through a social media platform, that platform may collect and process personal information in accordance with its own privacy policy and terms. This may include information about your account, device and your interactions with the platform.

MABL does not control how Facebook or X process information collected through their platforms. You should review the privacy information provided by the relevant social media provider if you would like further information.

Contacting us about privacy

Enquiries or requests concerning privacy or personal information should be directed to the MABL General Secretary.