Privacy Policy

11th October 2023

Introduction
At Mey highland Games, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Notice is designed to inform you about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data.
Please take a moment to read this notice and understand your rights concerning
your personal information.

 

About us
Mey Highland Games Scio
Mey Highland Games Scio was established on 2019 and are a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Our charity number is SC048940 Mey Highland Games are an annual event held at the John O Groats Showground Caithness Scotland, Mey Games includes traditional Highland Games activities such as caber tossing, tug of war, and various athletic competitions. The games are also known for its cultural and entertainment elements, celebrating Scottish heritage.

 

1. Information we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Name
Contact details (address, email, phone number)
Date of birth
Gender
Photographs and videos (for promotional and record-keeping purposes)
Payment information for ticket purchases and donations
Other information voluntarily provided by you in surveys or when contacting us.

 

2. How we use your information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Event registration and ticketing
Communication about event updates and news
Promotion of Highland Games events
Record-keeping and historical documentation
Fundraising efforts and donation processing
Compliance with legal obligations

 

3. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
Contractual necessity (for event registration and ticketing)
Legitimate interests (for promotional and fundraising purposes)
Consent (where required for specific activities)
Legal obligations (for compliance with applicable laws)

 

4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our events and activities.
  • Government authorities as required by law.

 

5. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data, including.

  • encryption
  • access controls
  • regular security assessments.

 

6. Your Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Access your data.
  • Rectify inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erase your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Restrict the processing of your data.
  • Object to the processing of your data.
  • Data portability (where applicable)

 

7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about your personal information or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Mey Highland Games MacKay’s Hotel Union Street Wick Caithness KW1 5ED

 

8. Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Any updates will be posted on our website, and the date at the top of this notice will indicate when it was last revised.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us Mey Highland Games