Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Eko Club London (ECL)

Eko Club London (ECL) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

1. Who We Are

Eko Club London (ECL) is a community organisation that promotes the cultural heritage, welfare, and unity of Lagos indigenes and friends of Lagos living in the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: secgen@ekoclublondon.org

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address (where applicable)
Membership information
Event registration details
Payment information (where applicable)
Photographs or videos taken at ECL events (with appropriate notice)
Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or membership applications
Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and cookies when you use our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process membership applications.
Communicate with members and supporters.
Organise events and activities.
Send newsletters and important announcements.
Respond to enquiries.
Process donations or membership subscriptions.
Improve our website and services.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

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

Your consent.
Performance of a contract (such as managing your membership).
Compliance with legal obligations.
Legitimate interests in operating and improving ECL and serving our members.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only with:

Trusted service providers who help operate our website or process payments.
Professional advisers where necessary.
Government or regulatory authorities where required by law.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information where appropriate.
Restrict or object to processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request a copy of your information in a portable format.
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Eko Club London (ECL)

Email: secgen@ekoclublondon.org

Website: www.ekoclublondon.org