PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: August 2025

The British University League of Powerlifting (BULP) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or use our website (https://bulp.co.uk) and its associated services, including the Club Portal, Writers Panel, and Admin Panel.


1. Who We Are

BULP is an independent platform dedicated to university powerlifting in the UK. For the purposes of data protection law, BULP is the "data controller" of your personal data.

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Email: info@bulp.uk


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:

Account Information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • University affiliation
  • Username and password (encrypted)

    • Usage Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Website activity (e.g. pages visited, time on page)

    • Interaction Data:

  • Whether notification messages were opened or dismissed (Club Portal)
  • Login timestamps and session persistence

    • Analytics Data:

  • Anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics (e.g. traffic volume, source, behaviour)

    • 3. How We Use Your Information

    We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage user accounts
  • To authenticate users across sessions
  • To send or display relevant notifications
  • To track league interactions and submissions
  • To respond to user support queries
  • To analyse website usage and improve performance
  • To ensure the security and integrity of our platform

    • 4. Legal Bases for Processing

    We only process your data where we have a valid legal basis, including:

  • Consent - For optional features like email notifications or marketing (where applicable)
  • Contractual necessity - To provide access to the Club Portal, Writers Panel, or Admin Panel
  • Legitimate interest - To maintain website security, perform analytics, and improve the platform
  • Legal obligation - To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements

    • 5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies to:

  • Keep users logged in between sessions
  • Track notification states for authenticated users
  • Measure website performance and traffic via Google Analytics

    • For more information, see our Cookies Policy.


    6. Sharing Your Data

    We do not sell your data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. analytics platforms, web hosts) who support our operations
  • Legal authorities, if required to do so by law or regulation

    • All third-party processors are contractually bound to handle your data in compliance with data protection laws.


    7. Data Storage & Security

    Your data is stored securely using modern encryption and access control practices. We regularly review our security systems to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

    Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.


    8. Data Retention

    We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

    You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us at info@bulp.uk


    9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

    You have the following rights:

  • Right to access - Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification - Request correction of any inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure - Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to object - Object to certain types of processing
  • Right to data portability - Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to withdraw consent - Where processing is based on your consent

    • To exercise any of these rights, contact: info@bulp.uk


    10. Children's Privacy

    Our services are intended for users aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 without parental consent.


    11. Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. event platforms, federations). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting data.


    12. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.


    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:
    Email: info@bulp.uk

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